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Galavage Family History

Galavage 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: Salvage, Savage, Ladage, Galvan, Talmage, Sauvage, Glave, Palange

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Where is the Galavage family from?

You can see how Galavage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galavage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Galavage family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Galavage's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Galavage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galavage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galavage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Galavage. 100% of Galavage 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 31 census records available for the last name Galavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galavage 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Galavage. 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 7 military records available for the last name Galavage. For the veterans among your Galavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galavage lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Galavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Galavage in 1971 was 83, and 76 in 2004.

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