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Garbison Family History

Garbison 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: Harbison, Garrison, Harmison, Larison, Garbisch, Garson, Marrison

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Where is the Garbison family from?

You can see how Garbison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garbison family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Garbison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Garbison families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Garbison's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Garbison families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garbison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garbison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garbison. 34% of Garbison men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
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What Garbison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Garbison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garbison 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Garbison. 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 142 military records available for the last name Garbison. For the veterans among your Garbison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garbison lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Garbison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Garbison in 1966 was 69, and 38 in 2003.

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