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Garcias Family History

Garcias 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: Garcia, Barcia, Gareis, Carias, Marcia, Garriss, Farias, Garis, Arias

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Where is the Garcias family from?

You can see how Garcias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garcias family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Garcias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Garcias families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Garcias's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Garcias families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garcias 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 Garcias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Lavandera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garcias. 75% of Garcias men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Garcias women worked as a Lavandera. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garcias were Waiter and Domstico.

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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
    75%
  • Waiter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Lavandera
    60%
  • Domstico
    40%

What Garcias family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Garcias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garcias 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Garcias. 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 292 military records available for the last name Garcias. For the veterans among your Garcias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garcias lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Garcias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Garcias in 1968 was 66, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garcias 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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