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Garfunkle Family History

Garfunkle 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: Garfinkle, Garfunkel, Garfinkel, Arbuckle, Graunke, Grunke, Greunke

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Where is the Garfunkle family from?

You can see how Garfunkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garfunkle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Garfunkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Garfunkle families living in South Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Garfunkle's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Garfunkle families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Garfunkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garfunkle 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Garfunkle. 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 20 military records available for the last name Garfunkle. For the veterans among your Garfunkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garfunkle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Garfunkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Garfunkle in 1963 was 70, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garfunkle 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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