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Garbowicz Family History

Garbowicz 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: Markowicz, Karpowicz, Janowicz, Borowicz, Jakubowicz, Sakowicz

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Where is the Garbowicz family from?

You can see how Garbowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garbowicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Garbowicz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Garbowicz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Garbowicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garbowicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garbowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garbowicz. 100% of Garbowicz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Garbowicz women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Garbowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garbowicz 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Garbowicz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Garbowicz. For the veterans among your Garbowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garbowicz lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Garbowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Garbowicz in 1977 was 91, and 79 in 2003.

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