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Garlinge Family History

Garlinge Surname Meaning

Presumably from Garlinge (Kent), recorded as Grenling in 943 and Grenelinge in the 13th century,

but medieval evidence for a surname derived from this place is missing.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Garlinge family from?

You can see how Garlinge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garlinge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Garlinge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Garlinge family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Garlinge's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Garlinge families in 1911.
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What did your Garlinge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Garlinge. 23% of Garlinge men worked as a Cowman and 88% of Garlinge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garlinge were Gardener and Domestic.

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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 1939

  • Cowman
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Farmworker
    17%
  • Gardener
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Garlinge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garlinge 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Garlinge. 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 138 military records available for the last name Garlinge. For the veterans among your Garlinge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garlinge lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Garlinge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Garlinge in 1968 was 56, and 89 in 1997.

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