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Garrig Family History

Garrig 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: Carrig, Garris, Garriga, Garret, Harris, Garr, Garrick, Gareis

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Where is the Garrig family from?

You can see how Garrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garrig family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Garrig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Garrig family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Garrig's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Garrig families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garrig 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 111 census records available for the last name Garrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garrig 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Garrig. 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 19 military records available for the last name Garrig. For the veterans among your Garrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garrig lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Garrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Garrig in 1988 was 55, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garrig 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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