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Garg Family History

Garg Name Meaning

Indian (northern states): Bania and Jain name which goes back to the name of an ancient Hindu sage. The Agarwal Banias and the Oswal Banias both have clans called Garg.

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


Similar surnames: Hari, Wang, Gard, Garl, Garb, Garr, Kara, Gara, Mars, Tara

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Where is the Garg family from?

You can see how Garg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garg family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Garg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Garg families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Garg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Garg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Printer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Garg. 50% of Garg men worked as a Printer. .

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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

  • Printer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Garg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garg 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Garg. 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 104 military records available for the last name Garg. For the veterans among your Garg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garg lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Garg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Garg in 1972 was 44, and 67 in 2004.

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