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Garfin Family History

Garfin Name Meaning

see Garvin .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Garin, Gardin, Garvin, Garbin, Gaffin, Garlin, Gartin, Gavin, Martin

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Where is the Garfin family from?

You can see how Garfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garfin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Garfin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Garfin families living in Minnesota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Garfin's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Garfin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garfin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garfin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garfin. 100% of Garfin men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Garfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garfin 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Garfin. 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 66 military records available for the last name Garfin. For the veterans among your Garfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garfin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Garfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Garfin in 1969 was 87, and 94 in 2004.

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