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Garmatz Family History

Garmatz 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: Gratz, Garlitz, Karnatz, Garmany, Garate, Baratz, Armato, Gartz

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Where is the Garmatz family from?

You can see how Garmatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garmatz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Garmatz families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Garmatz's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Garmatz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garmatz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garmatz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Garmatz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Garmatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garmatz 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Garmatz. 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 27 military records available for the last name Garmatz. For the veterans among your Garmatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garmatz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Garmatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Garmatz in 1968 was 54, and 73 in 2002.

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