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Garny Family History

Garny 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: Garay, Gorny, Garney, Garn, Gary, Garey, Garry, Garno, Gardy, Darby

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Where is the Garny family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garny. 67% of Garny men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Garny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garny 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Garny. 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 113 military records available for the last name Garny. For the veterans among your Garny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garny lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Garny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Garny in 1965 was 84, and 76 in 2003.

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