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Gari Family History

Gari Surname Meaning

Catalan: from the personal name Garí of ancient Germanic origin (see Garin).

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


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Where is the Gari family from?

You can see how Gari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gari family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gari families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gari family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gari's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gari families in 1840.
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What did your Gari ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gari. 100% of Gari men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Gari family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 932 census records available for the last name Gari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gari 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Gari. 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 421 military records available for the last name Gari. For the veterans among your Gari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gari lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gari in 1953 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gari 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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