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Gartley Family History

Gartley Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Gartly (Aberdeenshire) earlier the barony of Garntuly in Strathbogie.

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


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Where is the Gartley family from?

You can see how Gartley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gartley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gartley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 49 Gartley families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Gartley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gartley families in 1911.
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What did your Gartley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gartley. 78% of Gartley men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    78%
  • Retired Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gartley. 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 679 military records available for the last name Gartley. For the veterans among your Gartley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gartley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Gartley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gartley in 1944 was 41, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gartley 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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