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Garvock Family History

Garvock Surname Meaning

Probably from Garvock (Kincardines) but perhaps also from Garvock (Perths) or Garvock in Dunfermline (Fife).

The place-name in each case is from Gaelic garbh ‘rough’ with a place-name forming suffix -oc.

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


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Where is the Garvock family from?

You can see how Garvock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garvock family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Garvock families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 2 Garvock families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Garvock's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Garvock families in 1911.
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What did your Garvock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Garvock. 100% of Garvock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Garvock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garvock 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Garvock. 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 92 military records available for the last name Garvock. For the veterans among your Garvock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garvock lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Garvock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Garvock in 1977 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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