Garreth Family History

Garreth Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Garret, Garrett, Barrett, Barreto, Garth, Garnett, Berreth, Gamroth, Garrott, Garbett

2,000 record(s) for Garreth

931	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
115	Military Records
76	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
562	Member Trees

Where is the Garreth family from?

You can see how Garreth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garreth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Garreth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Garreth family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Garreth's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Garreth families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garreth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garreth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garreth. 34% of Garreth men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Garreth women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garreth were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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

34%

Laborer

28%

Farm laborer

6%

Carpenter

6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Teacher

25%

Maid

20%

Saleslady

15%

Bookkeeper

10%

What Garreth family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Garreth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garreth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 76 immigration records available for the last name Garreth. 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.

Military Records

There are 115 military records available for the last name Garreth. For the veterans among your Garreth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Garreth lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Garreth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Garreth in 1972 was 85, and 89 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garreth ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.