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Garraston Family History

Garraston Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Garrison, Harston, Gratton, Carrasco, Garramone, Greason, Gaston

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Where is the Garraston family from?

You can see how Garraston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garraston family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Garraston families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Garraston's in USA. New York had the highest population of Garraston families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garraston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Garraston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garraston 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Garraston. 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 17 military records available for the last name Garraston. For the veterans among your Garraston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garraston lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Garraston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Garraston in 1966 was 77, and 70 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garraston 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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