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Gartlin Family History

Gartlin 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: Gatlin, Garlin, Gartin, Martin, Karlin, Carlin, Garten, Cantlin

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Where is the Gartlin family from?

You can see how Gartlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gartlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gartlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gartlin families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Gartlin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gartlin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Gartlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gartlin 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Gartlin. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gartlin. For the veterans among your Gartlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gartlin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1979, in the United States, Gartlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gartlin in 1966 was 74, and 89 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gartlin 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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