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Garen Family History

Garen Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Geeren (see Geer). Compare Garren.

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name from the definite form of gard see Gard.

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


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Where is the Garen family from?

You can see how Garen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Garen families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Garen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Garen families in 1911.
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What did your Garen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garen. 21% of Garen men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Garen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garen were Manager and Domestic.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Laundress
    14%
  • Registered Nurse
    14%
  • Domestic
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Garen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garen 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 752 immigration records available for the last name Garen. 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 545 military records available for the last name Garen. For the veterans among your Garen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Garen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Garen in 1963 was 80, and 93 in 2004.

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