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Garthaus Family History

Garthaus 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: Althaus, Grothaus, Arthur, Garth, Kamphaus, Gartman, Goethals, Martha

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Where is the Garthaus family from?

You can see how Garthaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garthaus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Garthaus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Garthaus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Garthaus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garthaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garthaus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Garthaus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Garthaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garthaus 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Garthaus. 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 32 military records available for the last name Garthaus. For the veterans among your Garthaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garthaus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Garthaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Garthaus in 1963 was 75, and 79 in 2003.

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