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Garriss Family History

Garriss Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Garris.

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


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Where is the Garriss family from?

You can see how Garriss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garriss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Garriss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Garriss families living in Warwickshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Garriss's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Garriss families in 1891.
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What did your Garriss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garriss. 29% of Garriss men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Garriss women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garriss were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Garriss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Garriss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garriss 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Garriss. 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 743 military records available for the last name Garriss. For the veterans among your Garriss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garriss lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Garriss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Garriss in 1961 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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