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Garlaugh Family History

Garlaugh Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Garlough, Arbaugh, Carbaugh, Carlough, Harbaugh, Garland, Farleigh

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Where is the Garlaugh family from?

You can see how Garlaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garlaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Garlaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Garlaugh families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Garlaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Garlaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garlaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Garlaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garlaugh 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Garlaugh. 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 10 military records available for the last name Garlaugh. For the veterans among your Garlaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garlaugh lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1992, in the United States, Garlaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Garlaugh in 1984 was 91, and 93 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garlaugh ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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