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Garfink Family History

Garfink 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: Garlick, Garfinkel, Garrick, Garin, Garnick, Gardin, Garvin, Garino

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Where is the Garfink family from?

You can see how Garfink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garfink family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Garfink families living in Massachusetts. This was about 86% of all the recorded Garfink's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Garfink families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garfink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garfink ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Garfink ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Garfink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garfink 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Garfink. 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 22 military records available for the last name Garfink. For the veterans among your Garfink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garfink lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Garfink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Garfink in 1965 was 57, and 95 in 2004.

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