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Gallagos Family History

Gallagos 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: Gallegos, Gallas, Gallego, Gallager, Galanos, Pallas, Gallo, Dallas

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Where is the Gallagos family from?

You can see how Gallagos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallagos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gallagos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gallagos families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gallagos's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Gallagos families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallagos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gallagos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gallagos. 44% of Gallagos men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Gallagos women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gallagos were New Worker and Housekeeper. .

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Common Laborer
    5%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Gallagos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallagos 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Gallagos. 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 46 military records available for the last name Gallagos. For the veterans among your Gallagos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallagos lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1986, in the United States, Gallagos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gallagos in 1979 was 67, and 59 in 1986.

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