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Gartlan Family History

Gartlan Surname Meaning

see Garland.

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


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Where is the Gartlan family from?

You can see how Gartlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gartlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gartlan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Gartlan families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gartlan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gartlan families in 1891.
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What did your Gartlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gartlan. 100% of Gartlan 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Gartlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gartlan 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 783 immigration records available for the last name Gartlan. 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 254 military records available for the last name Gartlan. For the veterans among your Gartlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gartlan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Gartlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gartlan in 1959 was 54, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gartlan 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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