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Garfi Family History

Garfi 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: Garufi, Mari, Garde, Marti, Garr, Sari, Kari, Hari, Garth, Jarvi

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Where is the Garfi family from?

You can see how Garfi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garfi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Garfi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Garfi families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Garfi's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Garfi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garfi 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 Garfi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garfi. 34% of Garfi 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
    34%
  • Edge Trimmer
    34%
  • Shoe Worker
    34%

What Garfi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Garfi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garfi 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Garfi. 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 183 military records available for the last name Garfi. For the veterans among your Garfi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garfi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Garfi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Garfi in 1964 was 83, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garfi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garfi 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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