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Garnitt Family History

Garnitt 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: Garnett, Garbutt, Parfitt, Barnett, Garrett, Arnett, Gurnett, Carnett

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Where is the Garnitt family from?

You can see how Garnitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garnitt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Garnitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Garnitt families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Garnitt's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Garnitt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garnitt 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 97 census records available for the last name Garnitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garnitt 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Garnitt. 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 9 military records available for the last name Garnitt. For the veterans among your Garnitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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