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Garshwiler Family History

Garshwiler 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: Emswiler, Garside, Gauthier, Marsteller, Gaschler, Carwile, Marthaler

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Where is the Garshwiler family from?

You can see how Garshwiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garshwiler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Garshwiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Garshwiler families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Garshwiler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Garshwiler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garshwiler 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 Garshwiler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Garshwiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Garshwiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garshwiler 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Garshwiler. 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 28 military records available for the last name Garshwiler. For the veterans among your Garshwiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garshwiler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Garshwiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Garshwiler in 1967 was 86, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garshwiler 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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