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Garron Family History

Garron Surname Meaning

Variant of Garren a surname of German origin.

English (Lancashire; of French Huguenot origin): variant of Garon.

French: variant of Garon.

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


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Where is the Garron family from?

You can see how Garron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 35 Garron families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Garron's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Garron families in 1911.
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What did your Garron ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Garron. 34% of Garron men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Garron women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garron were Labourer and Servant.

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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
    34%
  • Fisher
    14%
  • Fish farm
    14%
  • Labourer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Garron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garron 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Garron. 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 903 military records available for the last name Garron. For the veterans among your Garron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garron lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Garron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Garron in 1950 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garron 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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