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Garfunkel Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Garfinkel .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Garfinkel, Garfinkle, Frenkel, Grunfeld, Frankel, Gruner, Greunke

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Where is the Garfunkel family from?

You can see how Garfunkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garfunkel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Garfunkel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Garfunkel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Garfunkel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Garfunkel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garfunkel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Garfunkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garfunkel. 43% of Garfunkel men worked as a Salesman and 37% of Garfunkel women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garfunkel were Merchant and Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • President
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Merchant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Garfunkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garfunkel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Garfunkel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 216 military records available for the last name Garfunkel. For the veterans among your Garfunkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garfunkel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Garfunkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Garfunkel in 1956 was 52, and 92 in 2004.

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