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Garling Family Origin

Where is the Garling family from?

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You can see how Garling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garling families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 59 Garling families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Garling's in the UK. London had the highest population of Garling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Garling Family Occupations

What did your Garling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Baker (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Garling. 8% of Garling men worked as a Baker (retired) and 44% of Garling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garling were Canvasser and Companion To Invalid

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Baker (retired)
    8%
  • Boot Repairer
    4%
  • Cabinet Maker
    4%
  • Canvasser
    4%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    44%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    6%
  • Staff Nurse
    6%
  • Companion To Invalid
    3%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Garling Historical Records

What Garling family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Garling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garling census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search 1891 UK census records for Garling

Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Garling. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Garling. For the veterans among your Garling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Garling Life Expectancy

What is the average Garling lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Garling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Garling in 1956 was 36, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garling 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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