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Garamillo Family History

Garamillo 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: Jaramillo, Alamillo, Granillo, Carrillo, Carabello, Caravello

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Where is the Garamillo family from?

You can see how Garamillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garamillo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Garamillo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Garamillo families living in New Mexico. This was about 67% of all the recorded Garamillo's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Garamillo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garamillo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garamillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garamillo. 75% of Garamillo men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Sheepherder
    25%
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Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Garamillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garamillo 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Garamillo. 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 25 military records available for the last name Garamillo. For the veterans among your Garamillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garamillo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Garamillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Garamillo in 1968 was 24, and 82 in 2001.

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