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Galfy Family History

Galfy 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: Galey, Gally, Gall, Gale, Gal, Paley, Gay, Galley, Gallo, Gandy

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Where is the Galfy family from?

You can see how Galfy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galfy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Galfy family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Galfy's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Galfy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galfy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galfy ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Galfy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galfy 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Galfy. 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 13 military records available for the last name Galfy. For the veterans among your Galfy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galfy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Galfy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Galfy in 1970 was 88, and 96 in 2002.

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