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Garcelon Family History

Garcelon Surname Meaning

French: derivative of Garcel a variant of Garceau.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Garcelon family from?

You can see how Garcelon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garcelon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Garcelon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Garcelon families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Garcelon's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Garcelon families in 1840.
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What did your Garcelon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garcelon. 28% of Garcelon men worked as a Salesman and 31% of Garcelon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garcelon were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    31%
  • Secretary
    24%
  • Merchant
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Garcelon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garcelon 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Garcelon. 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 669 military records available for the last name Garcelon. For the veterans among your Garcelon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garcelon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Garcelon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Garcelon in 1962 was 52, and 86 in 2003.

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