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Garbarino Name Meaning

Italian: probably a nickname from a diminutive of Ligurian garbê ‘golden oriole’ the species of bird.

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


Similar surnames: Garbarini, Gerbino, Barbarino, Vardaro, Gargano, Gambaro, Cammarano

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Where is the Garbarino family from?

You can see how Garbarino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garbarino family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Garbarino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Garbarino families living in California. This was about 24% of all the recorded Garbarino's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Garbarino families in 1880.
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What did your Garbarino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garbarino. 14% of Garbarino men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Garbarino women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garbarino were Truck Driver and Packer. .

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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
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Packer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Garbarino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garbarino 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Garbarino. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Garbarino. For the veterans among your Garbarino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garbarino lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Garbarino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Garbarino in 1948 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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