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Gariner Family History

Gariner 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: Garner, Mariner, Gartner, Griner, Garinger, Gardner, Gardiner, Gainer

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Where is the Gariner family from?

You can see how Gariner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gariner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gariner families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Gariner families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Gariner's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Gariner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gariner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gariner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gariner. 100% of Gariner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Gariner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gariner 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Gariner. 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 349 military records available for the last name Gariner. For the veterans among your Gariner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gariner lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Gariner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gariner in 1979 was 71, and 69 in 2003.

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