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Garnn Family History

Garnn 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: Gann, Garin, Garon, Garn, Garen, Garno, Arnn, Baron, Gavin, Mann

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Where is the Garnn family from?

You can see how Garnn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garnn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Garnn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Garnn families living in North Carolina. This was about 57% of all the recorded Garnn's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Garnn families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Garnn ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Garnn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garnn 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Garnn. 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 7 military records available for the last name Garnn. For the veterans among your Garnn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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