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Garat Family History

Garat Name 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: Garay, Gara, Garate, Galat, Garst, Garant, Graf, Gray, Bara, Barak

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Where is the Garat family from?

You can see how Garat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Garat family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Garat's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Garat families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garat. 43% of Garat men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Garat women worked as a Nurse. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Rancher
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Garat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garat 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Garat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Garat. For the veterans among your Garat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Garat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Garat in 1963 was 75, and 67 in 2002.

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