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Garby Family History

Garby 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: Darby, Garay, Carby, Garb, Garbe, Garbo, Gary, Barby, Tarby, Garey

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Where is the Garby family from?

You can see how Garby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Garby families living in Lancashire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Garby's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Garby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garby 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 Garby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, No Occupation was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Garby. 50% of Garby women worked as a No Occupation.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • No Occupation
    50%
  • School Mistress Retired
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Garby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garby 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Garby. 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 255 military records available for the last name Garby. For the veterans among your Garby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garby lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Garby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Garby in 1960 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garby 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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