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Garahan Family History

Garahan 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: Garrahan, Narayan, Gahan, Grahn, Hanrahan, Trahan, Gartman, Gavaghan

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Where is the Garahan family from?

You can see how Garahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Garahan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Garahan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Garahan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garahan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garahan. 27% of Garahan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Garahan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garahan were Manager and Housewife. .

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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
    27%
  • Foreman
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Garahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garahan 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Garahan. 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 193 military records available for the last name Garahan. For the veterans among your Garahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garahan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Garahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Garahan in 1962 was 77, and 91 in 2003.

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