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Garayt Family History

Garayt 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: Garay, Garant, Gray, Garret, Grant, Araya, Galant, Gabay, Gara, Graft

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Where is the Garayt family from?

You can see how Garayt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garayt family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Garayt families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Garayt's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Garayt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garayt 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 81 census records available for the last name Garayt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garayt 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Garayt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Garayt. For the veterans among your Garayt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garayt lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Garayt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Garayt in 1981 was 82, and 52 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garayt 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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