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Garrettson Family History

Garrettson Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from Garrett. This surname is not found in Britain.

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


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Where is the Garrettson family from?

You can see how Garrettson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garrettson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Garrettson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Garrettson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Garrettson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Garrettson families in 1911.
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What did your Garrettson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garrettson. 33% of Garrettson men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Garrettson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garrettson were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Homework
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%

What Garrettson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Garrettson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garrettson 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Garrettson. 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 384 military records available for the last name Garrettson. For the veterans among your Garrettson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garrettson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Garrettson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Garrettson in 1963 was 82, and 86 in 2004.

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