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Garreffa Family History

Garreffa 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: Garret, Carrera, Karaffa, Carreira, Garrett, Barrera, Garrell

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Where is the Garreffa family from?

You can see how Garreffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garreffa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Garreffa families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Garreffa's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Garreffa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garreffa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garreffa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garreffa. 56% of Garreffa 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
    56%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Miner
    23%
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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Garreffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garreffa 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Garreffa. 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 71 military records available for the last name Garreffa. For the veterans among your Garreffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garreffa lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Garreffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Garreffa in 1954 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

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