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Garza Family History

Garza Surname Meaning

Spanish: from garza ‘heron’ probably applied as a nickname for someone with long legs. Compare De la Garza.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Garza family from?

You can see how Garza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garza family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Garza families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Garza families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Garza's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Garza families in 1891.
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What did your Garza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garza. 39% of Garza men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Garza women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garza were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Seamstress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 84,000 census records available for the last name Garza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garza 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 98,000 immigration records available for the last name Garza. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Garza. For the veterans among your Garza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garza lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Garza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Garza in 1940 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garza 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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