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Garlock Name Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Gorelik . Americanized form of German Gerlach or the North German form Garlach. Compare Carlock .

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


Similar surnames: Garlick, Carlock, Narlock, Gerlock, Krock, Cearlock, Gunlock, Gavlick

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Where is the Garlock family from?

You can see how Garlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garlock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garlock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Garlock families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Garlock's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Garlock families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garlock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Garlock. 100% of Garlock 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Garlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garlock 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 771 immigration records available for the last name Garlock. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Garlock. For the veterans among your Garlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garlock lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Garlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Garlock in 1954 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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