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Garrit Family History

Garrit 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: Garret, Garris, Garrity, Harris, Garr, Garrick, Gareis, Garrett

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Where is the Garrit family from?

You can see how Garrit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garrit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garrit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Garrit families living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Garrit's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Garrit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garrit 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 Garrit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garrit. 50% of Garrit 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Retired
    17%
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Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Garrit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garrit 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Garrit. 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 240 military records available for the last name Garrit. For the veterans among your Garrit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garrit lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Garrit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Garrit in 1973 was 67, and 90 in 2003.

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