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Garretta Family History

Garretta 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: Garrett, Barretta, Carretta, Garrette, Garret, Barrett, Garnett

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Where is the Garretta family from?

You can see how Garretta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garretta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Garretta families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Garretta family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Garretta's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Garretta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garretta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Garretta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garretta. 50% of Garretta men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Garretta women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Garretta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Garretta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garretta 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Garretta. 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 Garretta. For the veterans among your Garretta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garretta lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1989, in the United States, Garretta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Garretta in 1988 was 66, and 65 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garretta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garretta 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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