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Garbak Family History

Garbak Surname 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: Barak, Tabak, Barba, Barbas, Garber, Gaba, Garay, Garb, Garibay

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Where is the Garbak family from?

You can see how Garbak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garbak family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Garbak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Garbak family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Garbak's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Garbak families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garbak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Garbak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garbak 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Garbak. 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 40 military records available for the last name Garbak. For the veterans among your Garbak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garbak lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Garbak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Garbak in 1961 was 42, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garbak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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