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Galardo Family History

Galardo Name 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: Galardi, Gallardo, Galano, Fajardo, Gilardi, Palardy, Gagliardo

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Where is the Galardo family from?

You can see how Galardo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galardo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Galardo families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 4 Galardo families living in California. This was about 19% of all the recorded Galardo's in USA. California had the highest population of Galardo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galardo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galardo ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Galardo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galardo 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Galardo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 104 military records available for the last name Galardo. For the veterans among your Galardo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galardo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Galardo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Galardo in 1966 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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