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Garwal Family History

Garwal 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: Agarwal, Garay, Gadway, Galway, Gawel, Gara, Garl, Baral, Gargan

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Where is the Garwal family from?

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

What did your Garwal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garwal. 75% of Garwal 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
    75%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    25%
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Garwal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garwal 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Garwal. 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 5 military records available for the last name Garwal. For the veterans among your Garwal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garwal lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Garwal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Garwal in 1972 was 75, and 79 in 1997.

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