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Garabrandt Family History

Garabrandt 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: Garrabrant, Garrand, Garrant, Garland, Brabant, Farrand, Tarrant

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Where is the Garabrandt family from?

You can see how Garabrandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garabrandt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Garabrandt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Garabrandt families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Garabrandt's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Garabrandt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garabrandt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garabrandt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Garabrandt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Garabrandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garabrandt 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Garabrandt. 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 78 military records available for the last name Garabrandt. For the veterans among your Garabrandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garabrandt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Garabrandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Garabrandt in 1964 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

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