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Garmers Family History

Garmers 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: Garbers, Farmer, Garner, Garber, Jarmer, Harmer, Gareis, Garness

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Where is the Garmers family from?

You can see how Garmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garmers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Garmers families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Garmers's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Garmers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garmers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garmers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garmers. 60% of Garmers men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Garmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garmers 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Garmers. 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 30 military records available for the last name Garmers. For the veterans among your Garmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garmers lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Garmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Garmers in 1965 was 69, and 88 in 2003.

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