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Garrid Family History

Garrid 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: Garris, Garrido, Garrod, Garret, Harris, Madrid, Garr, Garrick, Gard

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Where is the Garrid family from?

You can see how Garrid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garrid family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Garrid families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Garrid families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Garrid's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Garrid families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garrid 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 71 census records available for the last name Garrid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garrid 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Garrid. 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 7 military records available for the last name Garrid. For the veterans among your Garrid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garrid lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Garrid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Garrid in 1988 was 79, and 4 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garrid 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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