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Garlan Family History

Garlan 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: Garland, Gargan, Galan, Garman, Garlin, Harlan, Carlan, German

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Where is the Garlan family from?

You can see how Garlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Garlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Garlan families living in New York. This was about 17% of all the recorded Garlan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Garlan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garlan. 29% of Garlan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Garlan women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garlan were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Garlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garlan 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Garlan. 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 127 military records available for the last name Garlan. For the veterans among your Garlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garlan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Garlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Garlan in 1962 was 24, and 77 in 2004.

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