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Garien Family History

Garien 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: Garten, Marien, Garin, Garden, Garven, Garren, Garen, Gavin, Green

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Where is the Garien family from?

You can see how Garien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garien family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Garien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Garien families living in Rhode Island. This was about 67% of all the recorded Garien's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Garien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garien. 100% of Garien men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Garien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garien 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Garien. 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 34 military records available for the last name Garien. For the veterans among your Garien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garien lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Garien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Garien in 1975 was 78, and 75 in 1999.

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