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Garoufalis Family History

Garoufalis 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: Garofalo, Garufi, Tavoularis, Karalis, Gounaris, Garofano, Margulis

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Where is the Garoufalis family from?

You can see how Garoufalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garoufalis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Garoufalis family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Garoufalis's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Garoufalis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garoufalis 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 Garoufalis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garoufalis. 100% of Garoufalis men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Garoufalis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Garoufalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garoufalis 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Garoufalis. 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 12 military records available for the last name Garoufalis. For the veterans among your Garoufalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garoufalis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Garoufalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Garoufalis in 1964 was 75, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garoufalis 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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