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Gharron Family History

Gharron Name 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: Charron, Sharron, Harron, Garron, Wharton, Marron, Charton, Harton

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gharron 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 can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gharron ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Gharron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gharron 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 immigration records available for the last name Gharron. 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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There are 19 military records available for the last name Gharron. For the veterans among your Gharron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gharron lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Gharron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gharron in 1981 was 60, and 76 in 2000.

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