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Garafol Family History

Garafol 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: Garafola, Garofolo, Garafalo, Graf, Garofalo, Marmol, Aragon, Grado

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Where is the Garafol family from?

You can see how Garafol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garafol family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Garafol family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Garafol's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Garafol families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garafol 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 Garafol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garafol. 100% of Garafol men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Garafol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Garafol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garafol 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Garafol. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Garafol. For the veterans among your Garafol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garafol lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1990, in the United States, Garafol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Garafol in 1980 was 65, and 74 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garafol

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garafol 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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