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Gallaga Name Meaning

Basque: probably a cognate (a shortened variant) of Galarraga . This surname is most common in Mexico.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Galla, Gallant, Gallas, Gallina, Galligan, Aliaga, Gallego, Hallada

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Where is the Gallaga family from?

You can see how Gallaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallaga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gallaga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Gallaga families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Gallaga's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Gallaga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallaga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gallaga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gallaga. 34% of Gallaga men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Janitor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Gallaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallaga 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Gallaga. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gallaga. For the veterans among your Gallaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallaga lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gallaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gallaga in 1969 was 65, and 84 in 2004.

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