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Garges Name Meaning

Altered form of German Gerges . Altered form of Garrigus a surname of French origin (see Garrigues ).

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


Similar surnames: Gargis, Gargas, Gargus, Gares, Garner, Gorges, Karges, Gates, Barnes

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Where is the Garges family from?

You can see how Garges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garges family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Garges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Garges families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Garges's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Garges families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garges. 18% of Garges men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Garges women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garges were Miner and Seamstress. .

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Garges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garges 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Garges. 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 545 military records available for the last name Garges. For the veterans among your Garges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garges lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Garges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Garges in 1963 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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