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Garrod Family History

Garrod Surname Meaning

English: variant of Garrett.

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


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Where is the Garrod family from?

You can see how Garrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garrod family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garrod families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 625 Garrod families living in Suffolk. This was about 33% of all the recorded Garrod's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Garrod families in 1891.
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What did your Garrod ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Garrod. 8% of Garrod men worked as a Farm Labourer and 70% of Garrod women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garrod were Farmer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    8%
  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Horseman On Farm
    5%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 40,000 census records available for the last name Garrod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garrod 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Garrod. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Garrod. For the veterans among your Garrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garrod lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Garrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Garrod in 1952 was 44, and 61 in 2004.

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