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Garbode Family History

Garbode 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: Garde, Garzone, Carbone, Garside, Garbe, Barbone, Garbo, Garone

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Where is the Garbode family from?

You can see how Garbode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garbode family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Garbode families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Garbode's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Garbode families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garbode 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 68 census records available for the last name Garbode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garbode 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Garbode. 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 7 military records available for the last name Garbode. For the veterans among your Garbode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garbode lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Garbode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Garbode in 1967 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garbode

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garbode 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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