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Garnero Family History

Garnero 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, Carnero, Warner, Garber, Garnett, Karner, Garness, Larner

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Where is the Garnero family from?

You can see how Garnero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garnero family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Garnero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Garnero families living in California. This was about 26% of all the recorded Garnero's in USA. California had the highest population of Garnero families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garnero surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garnero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garnero. 44% of Garnero men worked as a Miner and 100% of Garnero women worked as a 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

  • Miner
    44%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Baker
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 750 census records available for the last name Garnero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garnero 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Garnero. 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 78 military records available for the last name Garnero. For the veterans among your Garnero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garnero lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Garnero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Garnero in 1960 was 42, and 96 in 2004.

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