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Garberg Family History

Garberg 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: Garber, Garbers, Garner, Barber, Gaber, Amberg, Walberg, Forberg

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Where is the Garberg family from?

You can see how Garberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Garberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Garberg families living in Rhode Island. This was about 36% of all the recorded Garberg's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Garberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garberg. 43% of Garberg men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Plumber
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Garberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garberg 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Garberg. 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 144 military records available for the last name Garberg. For the veterans among your Garberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Garberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Garberg in 1966 was 63, and 80 in 2004.

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