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Garity Family History

Garity Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McGarity from Mag Oireachtaigh compare Garrity. This surname is now rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Garity family from?

You can see how Garity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garity family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garity families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Garity families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Garity's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Garity families in 1911.
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What did your Garity ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Garity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garity 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Garity. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Garity. For the veterans among your Garity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garity lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Garity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Garity in 1955 was 54, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garity 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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