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Galdfarb Family History

Galdfarb 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: Goldfarb, Galford, Alfaro, Gandara, Galler, Garofalo, Goddard, Gander

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Where is the Galdfarb family from?

You can see how Galdfarb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galdfarb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Galdfarb families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Galdfarb's in USA. New York had the highest population of Galdfarb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galdfarb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Galdfarb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Galdfarb. 50% of Galdfarb women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Galdfarb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galdfarb 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Galdfarb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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