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Garrish Name Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Gerrish .

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


Similar surnames: Gerrish, Harriss, Barrish, Barris, Marris, Farris, Garrick, Morrish

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Where is the Garrish family from?

You can see how Garrish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garrish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garrish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 37 Garrish families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Garrish's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Garrish families in 1891.
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What did your Garrish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Garrish. 50% of Garrish men worked as a Gardener and 70% of Garrish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garrish were Farm Labourer and Household 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

  • Gardener
    50%
  • Farm Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Household Duties
    7%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Garrish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garrish 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Garrish. 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 764 military records available for the last name Garrish. For the veterans among your Garrish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garrish lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Garrish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Garrish in 1960 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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