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Garskof Family History

Garskof 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: Garson, Gasko, Garske, Garski, Parson, Harston, Barsky, Markos, Grof

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Garskof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garskof 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Garskof. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Garskof. For the veterans among your Garskof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garskof lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Garskof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Garskof in 1979 was 52, and 90 in 2003.

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