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Garrein Family History

Garrein 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: Garren, Garret, Farren, Garten, Warren, Gareis, Garrett, Garin

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Where is the Garrein family from?

You can see how Garrein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garrein family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Garrein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Garrein families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Garrein's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Garrein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garrein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garrein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Garrein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Garrein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garrein 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Garrein. 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 Garrein. For the veterans among your Garrein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garrein lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1989, in the United States, Garrein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Garrein in 1972 was 67, and 93 in 1989.

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