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Garbinski Family History

Garbinski 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: Babinski, Galinski, Karpinski, Grabinski, Zabinski, Gapinski

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Where is the Garbinski family from?

You can see how Garbinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garbinski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Garbinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Garbinski families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Garbinski's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Garbinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garbinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garbinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garbinski. 38% of Garbinski 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
    38%
  • Polisher
    38%
  • Carpenter
    25%
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Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Garbinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garbinski 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Garbinski. 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 96 military records available for the last name Garbinski. For the veterans among your Garbinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garbinski lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Garbinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Garbinski in 1957 was 51, and 55 in 2004.

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