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Garbiel Family History

Garbiel 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: Gabel, Gabriel, Garber, Garfield, Gaebel, Garbe, Gambel, Ariel

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Where is the Garbiel family from?

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

What did your Garbiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garbiel. 100% of Garbiel 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Garbiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garbiel 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Garbiel. 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 35 military records available for the last name Garbiel. For the veterans among your Garbiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garbiel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Garbiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Garbiel in 1959 was 52, and 65 in 2004.

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