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Garnsey Family History

Garnsey Surname Meaning

English:: of Norman origin probably a habitational name from Great Gornhay in Tiverton (Devon). The placename denotes the enclosed land (Old English (ge)hæg) of a man named with the Old English personal name Gārmund (see Garman).

Perhaps also a habitational name from Guernsey (Channel Islands) but evidence is needed to substantiate this.

See also Guernsey.

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


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You can see how Garnsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garnsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Garnsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Garnsey families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Garnsey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Garnsey families in 1911.
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What did your Garnsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garnsey. 12% of Garnsey men worked as a Painter and 24% of Garnsey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garnsey were Manager and House Work.

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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

  • Painter
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Machine Oper
    18%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • House Work
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 948 immigration records available for the last name Garnsey. 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 849 military records available for the last name Garnsey. For the veterans among your Garnsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garnsey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Garnsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Garnsey in 1956 was 45, and 62 in 2004.

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