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Garoutte Family History

Garoutte Name Meaning

French (southern): nickname metonymic occupational name or a topographic name from Occitan garouto a term denoting a type of pea. This surname is very rare in France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Garnett, Ayotte, Marcotte, Marotte, Arquette, Mayotte, Rajotte

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Where is the Garoutte family from?

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

What did your Garoutte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garoutte. 37% of Garoutte men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Garoutte women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garoutte were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    58%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Maid
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Garoutte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garoutte 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Garoutte. 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 647 military records available for the last name Garoutte. For the veterans among your Garoutte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garoutte lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Garoutte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Garoutte in 1946 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

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