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Garrnett Family History

Garrnett 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: Garnett, Garrett, Garret, Barrett, Barnett, Arnett, Gurnett, Carnett

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Where is the Garrnett family from?

You can see how Garrnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garrnett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Garrnett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Garrnett families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Garrnett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Garrnett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garrnett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Garrnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garrnett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Garrnett. 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 15 military records available for the last name Garrnett. For the veterans among your Garrnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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