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Garbisch Family History

Garbisch Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Gaubisch a variant under Slavic influence of the personal name Jacobus (see Jacob).

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


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Where is the Garbisch family from?

You can see how Garbisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garbisch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Garbisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Garbisch families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Garbisch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Garbisch families in 1911.
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What did your Garbisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garbisch. 37% of Garbisch men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Farming
    32%
  • Contractor
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

What Garbisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Garbisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garbisch 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Garbisch. 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 164 military records available for the last name Garbisch. For the veterans among your Garbisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garbisch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Garbisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Garbisch in 1963 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garbisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garbisch 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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