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Garbry Family History

Garbry 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: Garry, Marbry, Darby, Garr, Barry, Garber, Harry, Aubry, Barbary

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Where is the Garbry family from?

You can see how Garbry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garbry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Garbry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Garbry family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Garbry's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Garbry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garbry 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 250 census records available for the last name Garbry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garbry 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Garbry. 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 18 military records available for the last name Garbry. For the veterans among your Garbry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garbry lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Garbry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Garbry in 1967 was 74, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garbry 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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