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Garstin Family History

Garstin Surname Meaning

see Garston.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Garstin family from?

You can see how Garstin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garstin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Garstin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Garstin family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Garstin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Garstin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garstin 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 Garstin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Garstin. 100% of Garstin men worked as a Motor Driver and 83% of Garstin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Motor Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    18%

What Garstin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Garstin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garstin 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 551 immigration records available for the last name Garstin. 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 345 military records available for the last name Garstin. For the veterans among your Garstin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garstin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Garstin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Garstin in 1976 was 72, and 88 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garstin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garstin 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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