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Garrit Family History

Garrit 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, Garris, Garrity, Harris, Garr, Garrick, Gareis, Garrett

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Where is the Garrit family from?

You can see how Garrit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garrit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garrit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Garrit families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Garrit's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Garrit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garrit 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 Garrit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garrit. 50% of Garrit men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Retired
    17%

What Garrit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Garrit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garrit 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Garrit. 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 240 military records available for the last name Garrit. For the veterans among your Garrit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garrit lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Garrit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Garrit in 1973 was 67, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garrit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garrit 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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