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Garnas Family History

Garnas 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: Ganas, Barnas, Gargas, Garnes, Barnes, Karas, Arras, Garner, Maras

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Where is the Garnas family from?

You can see how Garnas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garnas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Garnas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Garnas families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Garnas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Garnas families in 1880.
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What did your Garnas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sales Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garnas. 50% of Garnas men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Garnas women worked as a Sales Lady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Garnas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garnas 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Garnas. 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 26 military records available for the last name Garnas. For the veterans among your Garnas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garnas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Garnas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Garnas in 1963 was 81, and 91 in 2003.

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