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Garger Family History

Garger Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from Garge near Lüneburg, a placename that is probably of Slavic origin.

Variant of Karger (see Karg).

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


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Where is the Garger family from?

You can see how Garger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Garger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Garger families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Garger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Garger families in 1911.
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What did your Garger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garger. 33% of Garger men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Garger women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garger were Miner and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Secretary
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Garger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garger 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 709 immigration records available for the last name Garger. 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 659 military records available for the last name Garger. For the veterans among your Garger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Garger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Garger in 1960 was 54, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garger 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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