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Garbra Family History

Garbra 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: Arora, Barbara, Garr, Barba, Barra, Garber, Marra, Gaba, Garb

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Where is the Garbra family from?

You can see how Garbra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garbra family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Garbra families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Garbra's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Garbra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garbra 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 45 census records available for the last name Garbra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garbra 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Garbra. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Garbra. For the veterans among your Garbra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garbra lifespan?

Average Garbra life expectancy in 1996 was 37 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garbra 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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