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Garstone Family History

Garstone Surname Meaning

see Garston.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Garstone family from?

You can see how Garstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Garstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Garstone families living in Herefordshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Garstone's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Garstone families in 1891.
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What did your Garstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Garstone. 80% of Garstone 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
    80%
  • Private Means
    20%

What Garstone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Garstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garstone 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Garstone. 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 12 military records available for the last name Garstone. For the veterans among your Garstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garstone lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1986, in the United States, Garstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Garstone in 1982 was 79, and 76 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garstone 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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