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Garioch Family History

Garioch Surname Meaning

fron Garioch (Aberdeens).

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


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Where is the Garioch family from?

You can see how Garioch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garioch family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Garioch families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 29 Garioch families living in Orkney. This was about 73% of all the recorded Garioch's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Garioch families in 1841.
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What did your Garioch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Garioch. 100% of Garioch 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 904 census records available for the last name Garioch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garioch 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Garioch. 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 62 military records available for the last name Garioch. For the veterans among your Garioch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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