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Gargrave Family History

Gargrave Surname Meaning

from Gargrave (WR Yorks).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gargrave family from?

You can see how Gargrave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gargrave family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gargrave families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Gargrave families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gargrave's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gargrave families in 1891.
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What did your Gargrave ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gargrave. 100% of Gargrave men worked as a Hairdresser and 100% of Gargrave women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Hairdresser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gargrave family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gargrave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gargrave 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Gargrave. 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 74 military records available for the last name Gargrave. For the veterans among your Gargrave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gargrave lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Gargrave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gargrave in 1969 was 76, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gargrave 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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