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Galaza Family History

Galaza 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: Galarza, Glaza, Galaz, Galati, Salama, Galla, Salata, Galant, Salazar

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Where is the Galaza family from?

You can see how Galaza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galaza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Galaza families living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Galaza's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Galaza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galaza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galaza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Galaza. 72% of Galaza 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
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Galaza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galaza 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Galaza. 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 12 military records available for the last name Galaza. For the veterans among your Galaza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galaza lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Galaza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Galaza in 1973 was 64, and 73 in 2003.

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