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Garringer Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Geringer or Gehringer .

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


Similar surnames: Garinger, Gerringer, Garlinger, Carringer, Harriger, Barringer

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Where is the Garringer family from?

You can see how Garringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garringer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garringer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Garringer families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Garringer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Garringer families in 1911.
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What did your Garringer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmers Son
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Garringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garringer 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Garringer. 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 749 military records available for the last name Garringer. For the veterans among your Garringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garringer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Garringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Garringer in 1962 was 42, and 69 in 2004.

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