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Garney Family History

Garney Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Garneys itself a variant of Garniss (see Garness).

Swedish: altered form of French Garnier brought to Sweden from present-day Belgium.

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


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Where is the Garney family from?

You can see how Garney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 56 Garney families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Garney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Garney families in 1891.
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What did your Garney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Garney. 50% of Garney men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Garney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garney were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Garney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garney 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Garney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Garney. For the veterans among your Garney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garney lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Garney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Garney in 1958 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garney ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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