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Garfein Family History

Garfein 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: Garten, Gareis, Garin, Gardin, Garden, Grein, Garvin, Gerfen, Garven

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Where is the Garfein family from?

You can see how Garfein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garfein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Garfein families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Garfein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Garfein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garfein 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 Garfein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garfein. 60% of Garfein men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Clerk Groury
    40%

What Garfein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Garfein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garfein 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Garfein. 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 58 military records available for the last name Garfein. For the veterans among your Garfein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garfein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Garfein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Garfein in 1963 was 83, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garfein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garfein 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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