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Garrahan Family History

Garrahan Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Aracháin ‘son of Arachán or Farachán a diminutive of ánrad meaning ‘poet or noble of the second order’ or ‘hero warrior champion’.

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 Garrahan family from?

You can see how Garrahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garrahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garrahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Garrahan families living in Lancashire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Garrahan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Garrahan families in 1891.
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What did your Garrahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garrahan. 29% of Garrahan men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Garrahan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garrahan were Patrolman and Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Patrolman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

What Garrahan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Garrahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garrahan 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 646 immigration records available for the last name Garrahan. 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 409 military records available for the last name Garrahan. For the veterans among your Garrahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garrahan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Garrahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Garrahan in 1954 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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