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Garran Family History

Garran 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: Farran, Gargan, Parran, Garman, Garren, Garrand, Garrant, Garron

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Where is the Garran family from?

You can see how Garran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Garran families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Garran's in USA. New York had the highest population of Garran families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garran 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 Garran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garran. 42% of Garran men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Garran women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garran were Accountant and Housekeeper. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Accountant
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Garran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garran 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Garran. 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 149 military records available for the last name Garran. For the veterans among your Garran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garran lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Garran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Garran in 1957 was 59, and 84 in 2003.

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