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Garros Family History

Garros 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: Garrow, Barros, Garris, Garro, Garrod, Garron, Carro, Barrow, Garret

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Where is the Garros family from?

You can see how Garros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garros family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Garros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Garros family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Garros's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Garros families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garros 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 286 census records available for the last name Garros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garros 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Garros. 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 39 military records available for the last name Garros. For the veterans among your Garros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garros lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Garros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Garros in 1964 was 76, and 92 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garros 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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