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Garrah Family History

Garrah Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Farrah, Darrah, Harrah, Garret, Arras, Sarah, Garr, Barra, Marra

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Where is the Garrah family from?

You can see how Garrah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garrah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garrah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Garrah families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Garrah's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Garrah families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garrah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Garrah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mixologist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garrah. 50% of Garrah men worked as a Mixologist.

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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

  • Mixologist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Garrah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Garrah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garrah 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Garrah. 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 143 military records available for the last name Garrah. For the veterans among your Garrah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garrah lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Garrah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Garrah in 1965 was 67, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garrah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garrah 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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