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Garbin Family History

Garbin Surname Meaning

Italian (Veneto) and Croatian: nickname from Italian and Croatian dialect garbin ‘southwestern wind’

or from a derivative of the Italian or Venetian garbo (see Garbo).

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


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Where is the Garbin family from?

You can see how Garbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Garbin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Garbin families living in Quebec. This was about 54% of all the recorded Garbin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Garbin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garbin 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 Garbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garbin. 40% of Garbin men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Garbin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garbin were Helper 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Helper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • School Teacher
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Garbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garbin 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 754 immigration records available for the last name Garbin. 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 187 military records available for the last name Garbin. For the veterans among your Garbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garbin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Garbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Garbin in 1961 was 30, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garbin 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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