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Garbus Family History

Garbus Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): nickname from Belorussian garbuz ‘pumpkin’ used figuratively to denote a decrepit old man.

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


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Where is the Garbus family from?

You can see how Garbus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garbus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Garbus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Garbus families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Garbus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Garbus families in 1911.
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What did your Garbus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garbus. 27% of Garbus men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Garbus women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garbus were Farmer and Twister.

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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
    27%
  • Carpenter
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Twister
    34%

What Garbus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 931 census records available for the last name Garbus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garbus 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Garbus. 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 335 military records available for the last name Garbus. For the veterans among your Garbus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garbus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Garbus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Garbus in 1962 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garbus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garbus 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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