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Garrant Name Meaning

French: variant of Garrand and in North America (also) an altered form of this or of Garand . The surname Garrant is rare in France.

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


Similar surnames: Barrand, Garant, Farrant, Tarrant, Parran, Grant, Garratt, Garland

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Where is the Garrant family from?

You can see how Garrant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garrant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garrant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Garrant families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Garrant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Garrant families in 1891.
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What did your Garrant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butcher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Garrant. 100% of Garrant men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Garrant 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Butcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Garrant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garrant 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Garrant. 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 238 military records available for the last name Garrant. For the veterans among your Garrant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garrant lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Garrant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Garrant in 1949 was 41, and 91 in 2003.

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