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Garwood Family History

Garwood Name Meaning

English (East Anglia and London): probably a variant of Garrett reinterpreted as a placename.

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


Similar surnames: Harwood, Yarwood, Haywood, Hagwood, Gatwood, Watwood, Norwood

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Where is the Garwood family from?

You can see how Garwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 32 Garwood families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Garwood's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Garwood families in 1911.
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What did your Garwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Garwood. 40% of Garwood men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Garwood women worked as an Operator. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 60,000 census records available for the last name Garwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garwood 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Garwood. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Garwood. For the veterans among your Garwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garwood lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Garwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Garwood in 1952 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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