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Garbit Family History

Garbit 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: Garbin, Garret, Garbutt, Garber, Garb, Gareis, Garin, Garcia, Garbe

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Where is the Garbit family from?

You can see how Garbit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garbit family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Garbit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Garbit family living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Garbit's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Garbit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garbit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Garbit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garbit 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Garbit. 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 19 military records available for the last name Garbit. For the veterans among your Garbit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garbit lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Garbit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Garbit in 1975 was 99, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garbit 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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