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Garos Family History

Garos 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: Baros, Aros, Jaros, Gros, Garon, Glaros, Garis, Gares, Yaros, Garms

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Where is the Garos family from?

You can see how Garos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garos family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Garos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Garos families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Garos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Garos families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garos 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 254 census records available for the last name Garos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garos 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Garos. 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 40 military records available for the last name Garos. For the veterans among your Garos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garos lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Garos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Garos in 1966 was 58, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garos 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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