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Garno Family History

Garno Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Garneau or Galarneau .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Garrow, Garino, Barno, Gano, Garnto, Arno, Erno, Varno, Gard, Garbe

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Where is the Garno family from?

You can see how Garno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garno family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garno families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Garno families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Garno's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Garno families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garno. 62% of Garno men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Garno women worked as a Stitcher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Garno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garno 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Garno. 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 489 military records available for the last name Garno. For the veterans among your Garno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garno lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Garno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Garno in 1951 was 55, and 66 in 2004.

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