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Garbac Family History

Garbac 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: Garbacz, Barba, Barbas, Garber, Gaba, Garay, Garb, Harbach, Garibay

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Where is the Garbac family from?

You can see how Garbac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garbac family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Garbac families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Garbac's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Garbac families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garbac 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 29 census records available for the last name Garbac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garbac 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Garbac. 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 10 military records available for the last name Garbac. For the veterans among your Garbac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garbac lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1988, in the United States, Garbac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Garbac in 1983 was 63, and 37 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garbac 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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