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Garais Family History

Garais 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: Gareis, Garis, Garris, Gargis, Garvis, Grass, Karas, Paris, Harris

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Where is the Garais family from?

You can see how Garais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garais family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Garais family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Garais's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Garais families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garais surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garais ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garais. 100% of Garais 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Garais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garais 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Garais. 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 8 military records available for the last name Garais. For the veterans among your Garais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garais lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Garais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Garais in 1977 was 82, and 31 in 1990.

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