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Garrenton Family History

Garrenton 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: Garrettson, Garretson, Harrington, Garret, Warrington, Barrington

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Where is the Garrenton family from?

You can see how Garrenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garrenton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Garrenton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Garrenton families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Garrenton's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Garrenton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garrenton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garrenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garrenton. 100% of Garrenton men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Garrenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garrenton 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Garrenton. 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 43 military records available for the last name Garrenton. For the veterans among your Garrenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garrenton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Garrenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Garrenton in 1964 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

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