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Garnon Family History

Garnon Surname Meaning

see Gernon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Garnon family from?

You can see how Garnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garnon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Garnon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 12 Garnon families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Garnon's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Garnon families in 1891.
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What did your Garnon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Garnon. 34% of Garnon men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 92% of Garnon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garnon were Coal Hewer (heavy Worker) and Newsagent.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Coal Hewer (heavy Worker)
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Newsagent
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Garnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garnon 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Garnon. 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 114 military records available for the last name Garnon. For the veterans among your Garnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garnon lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Garnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Garnon in 1983 was 86, and 86 in 2003.

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