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Garboski Family History

Garboski 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: Karbowski, Gardocki, Barnoski, Garski, Markoski, Graboski, Karwoski

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Where is the Garboski family from?

You can see how Garboski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garboski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Garboski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Garboski families living in New Jersey. This was about 28% of all the recorded Garboski's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Garboski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garboski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garboski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Handyman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garboski. 34% of Garboski men worked as a Handyman. .

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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

  • Handyman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Owner
    34%
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What Garboski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Garboski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garboski 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Garboski. 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 89 military records available for the last name Garboski. For the veterans among your Garboski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garboski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Garboski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Garboski in 1964 was 45, and 86 in 2004.

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