Garr Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Garr Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Garr family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 4
Weaver Cotton 2
Chimney Sweeper's Apprentice 1
Merchant 1
Weaver 1
Shoe Maker 1
Shoe Maker Apprentice 1
Clogger 1
Farmer 1
Flax Spinner Joiner 1
Male Servant 1
Blacksmith 1
Boot Man 1
Coal Miner 1
Fisher Man 1

Garr Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gurr 75% 7,285
2 Greer 40% 2,348
3 Grier 40% 1,030
4 Grear 40% 968
5 Garr 100% 768
6 Gorrie 50% 495
7 Ogarra 67% 231
8 Egarr 80% 193
9 Gerrie 50% 155
10 Gorr 75% 121
11 Garrie 67% 111
12 Gar 75% 101

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The surname Garr is the 5th most popular variant of Gurr.

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