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Garreth Family History

Garreth 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: Garret, Garrett, Barrett, Barreto, Garth, Garnett, Berreth, Gamroth

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Where is the Garreth family from?

You can see how Garreth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garreth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Garreth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Garreth families living in Essex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Garreth's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Garreth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garreth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Garreth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Garreth. 100% of Garreth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Garreth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garreth 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Garreth. 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 115 military records available for the last name Garreth. For the veterans among your Garreth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garreth lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Garreth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Garreth in 1972 was 85, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garreth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garreth 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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