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Garratt Family History

Garratt Surname Meaning

English (Midlands): variant of Garrett.

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


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Where is the Garratt family from?

You can see how Garratt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garratt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garratt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 422 Garratt families living in London. This was about 13% of all the recorded Garratt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Garratt families in 1891.
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What did your Garratt 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 Garratt. 6% of Garratt men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Garratt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garratt were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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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
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Dairy Farmer
    5%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 60,000 census records available for the last name Garratt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garratt 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Garratt. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Garratt. For the veterans among your Garratt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garratt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Garratt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Garratt in 1962 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garratt 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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