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Garnica Family History

Garnica Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Garnika a habitational name from Guernica in Biscay Basque Country (Spain).

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


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Where is the Garnica family from?

You can see how Garnica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garnica family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Garnica families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Garnica families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Garnica's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Garnica families in 1911.
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What did your Garnica ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garnica. 43% of Garnica men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Garnica women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    43%
  • Lemon Picker
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Garnica family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Garnica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garnica 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Garnica. 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 301 military records available for the last name Garnica. For the veterans among your Garnica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garnica lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Garnica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Garnica in 1955 was 23, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garnica

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garnica 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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