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Garlinger Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Gerlinger .

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


Similar surnames: Garringer, Garinger, Gallinger, Dahlinger, Gerringer, Caplinger

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Where is the Garlinger family from?

You can see how Garlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garlinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Garlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Garlinger families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Garlinger's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Garlinger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garlinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Garlinger. 100% of Garlinger men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Garlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garlinger 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Garlinger. 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 391 military records available for the last name Garlinger. For the veterans among your Garlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garlinger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Garlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Garlinger in 1957 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

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