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Garben Family History

Garben 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: Harben, Garten, Garber, Garbe, Garden, Garven, Garbin, Garren, Garen

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Where is the Garben family from?

You can see how Garben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garben family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Garben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Garben families living in Illinois. This was about 77% of all the recorded Garben's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Garben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garben. 38% of Garben men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Garben women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garben were Farmer and Saleslady. .

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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
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Inspector
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%
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Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Garben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garben 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Garben. 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 86 military records available for the last name Garben. For the veterans among your Garben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garben lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Garben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Garben in 1967 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

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