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Garhartt Family History

Garhartt 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: Garhart, Gerhardt, Gearhart, Gerhartz, Earhart, Carhart, Garratt

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Where is the Garhartt family from?

You can see how Garhartt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garhartt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Garhartt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Garhartt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Garhartt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garhartt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garhartt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Garhartt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Garhartt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garhartt 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Garhartt. 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 59 military records available for the last name Garhartt. For the veterans among your Garhartt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garhartt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Garhartt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Garhartt in 1964 was 58, and 77 in 2003.

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