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Garnel Family History

Garnel 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, Garney, Garnes, Gabel, Barnes, Gabriel, Carne, Garret, Marvel

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Where is the Garnel family from?

You can see how Garnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garnel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garnel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Garnel family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Garnel's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Garnel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garnel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garnel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garnel. 34% of Garnel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Garnel women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farming
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Garnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garnel 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Garnel. 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 43 military records available for the last name Garnel. For the veterans among your Garnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garnel lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Garnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Garnel in 1983 was 76, and 61 in 2004.

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