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Garmany Family History

Garmany Surname Meaning

Irish: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Garmany family from?

You can see how Garmany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garmany family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garmany families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Garmany families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Garmany's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Garmany families in 1891.
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What did your Garmany ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garmany. 35% of Garmany men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Garmany women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garmany were Pharmacist and Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Pharmacist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Housework
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Garmany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garmany census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 315 immigration records available for the last name Garmany. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 570 military records available for the last name Garmany. For the veterans among your Garmany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garmany lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Garmany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Garmany in 1948 was 30, and 70 in 2004.

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