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Garvener Family History

Garvener 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: Gardener, Garner, Greener, Gartner, Garven, Gardner, Cavener, Gruener

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Where is the Garvener family from?

You can see how Garvener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garvener family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Garvener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Garvener family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Garvener's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Garvener families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Garvener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garvener 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Garvener. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Garvener. For the veterans among your Garvener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garvener lifespan?

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