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Garren Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Garen . Compare Garron .

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


Similar surnames: Garen, Barren, Garret, Warren, Marren, Farren, Garven, Carlen, Karre

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Where is the Garren family from?

You can see how Garren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Garren families living in British Columbia. This was about 30% of all the recorded Garren's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Garren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garren. 19% of Garren men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Garren women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garren were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Teacher
    9%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Garren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garren 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 561 immigration records available for the last name Garren. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Garren. For the veterans among your Garren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garren lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Garren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Garren in 1948 was 59, and 70 in 2004.

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