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Galleg Family History

Galleg 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, Galley, Galle, Galles, Gallen, Gallego, Gallet, Gall, Gale

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Where is the Galleg family from?

You can see how Galleg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galleg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Galleg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Galleg families living in New Mexico. This was about 17% of all the recorded Galleg's in USA. New Mexico and 2 other states had the highest population of Galleg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galleg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galleg ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Galleg ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Galleg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galleg 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Galleg. 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 7 military records available for the last name Galleg. For the veterans among your Galleg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galleg lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Galleg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Galleg in 1987 was 46, and 43 in 2002.

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