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Garzia Name Meaning

Italianized form of Spanish Garcia .

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


Similar surnames: Garcia, Marcia, Maria, Arcia, Garza, Gara, Guardia, Gaia, Garin

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Where is the Garzia family from?

You can see how Garzia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garzia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Garzia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Garzia families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Garzia's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Garzia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garzia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garzia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garzia. 51% of Garzia men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Garzia women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garzia were Carpenter and Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    51%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Washingman
    17%
  • House Work
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Garzia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garzia 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Garzia. 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 287 military records available for the last name Garzia. For the veterans among your Garzia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garzia lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Garzia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Garzia in 1959 was 53, and 83 in 2003.

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