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Gallaer Family History

Gallaer 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: Galler, Gallier, Gallager, Gallaher, Geller, Waller, Galley, Galle

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Where is the Gallaer family from?

You can see how Gallaer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallaer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gallaer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gallaer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gallaer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gallaer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallaer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gallaer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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What Gallaer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Gallaer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallaer 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gallaer. 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 53 military records available for the last name Gallaer. For the veterans among your Gallaer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallaer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Gallaer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gallaer in 1968 was 72, and 74 in 2001.

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