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Garuckas Family History

Garuckas 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: Farkas, Brucks, Garcia, Galuska, Maruska, Trucks, Gauck, Gruca

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Where is the Garuckas family from?

You can see how Garuckas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garuckas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Garuckas families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Garuckas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Garuckas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garuckas 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 51 census records available for the last name Garuckas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garuckas 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Garuckas. 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 81 military records available for the last name Garuckas. For the veterans among your Garuckas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garuckas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Garuckas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Garuckas in 1963 was 84, and 93 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garuckas 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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