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Garrot Family History

Garrot 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, Garrott, Parrot, Garrow, Garro, Garrod, Garron, Carro, Barrow

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Where is the Garrot family from?

You can see how Garrot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garrot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garrot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Garrot family living in Cornwall. This was about 13% of all the recorded Garrot's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Garrot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garrot 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 Garrot ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Garrot. 100% of Garrot women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Garrot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garrot 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Garrot. 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 244 military records available for the last name Garrot. For the veterans among your Garrot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garrot lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Garrot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Garrot in 1969 was 74, and 54 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garrot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garrot 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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