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Garnto Family History

Garnto Surname Meaning

Presumably an altered form of English Brinton via the intermediate forms Brinto and Grinto. Compare Gornto.

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


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Where is the Garnto family from?

You can see how Garnto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garnto family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Garnto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Garnto families living in Florida. This was about 69% of all the recorded Garnto's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Garnto families in 1880.
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What did your Garnto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and General Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garnto. 37% of Garnto men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Garnto women worked as a General Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Clerk
    100%

What Garnto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Garnto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garnto 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Garnto. 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 138 military records available for the last name Garnto. For the veterans among your Garnto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garnto lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Garnto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Garnto in 1957 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garnto 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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