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Garmatter Family History

Garmatter 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: Gritter, Glatter, Matter, Parmenter, Gmitter, Lamaster, Gartner

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Where is the Garmatter family from?

You can see how Garmatter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garmatter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Garmatter family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Garmatter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Garmatter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garmatter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garmatter ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Garmatter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garmatter 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Garmatter. 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 25 military records available for the last name Garmatter. For the veterans among your Garmatter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garmatter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Garmatter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Garmatter in 1967 was 67, and 65 in 2004.

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