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Galenda Family History

Galenda 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: Gavenda, Kolenda, Galen, Valenza, Galindo, Galea, Malena, Walenta

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Where is the Galenda family from?

You can see how Galenda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galenda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Galenda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Galenda families living in Texas. This was about 58% of all the recorded Galenda's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Galenda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galenda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galenda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Woodcutter and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galenda. 50% of Galenda men worked as a Woodcutter and 100% of Galenda women worked as a Helper. .

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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

  • Woodcutter
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%
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What Galenda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Galenda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galenda 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Galenda. 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 6 military records available for the last name Galenda. For the veterans among your Galenda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galenda lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Galenda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Galenda in 1972 was 46, and 67 in 1991.

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