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Galleger Family History

Galleger 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: Gallager, Galleher, Galler, Gallagher, Gallmeyer, Gallegos, Gallier

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Where is the Galleger family from?

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

What did your Galleger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galleger. 24% of Galleger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Galleger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galleger were Farming and Stenographer. .

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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
    24%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Carpenter Helper
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Galleger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galleger 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Galleger. 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 139 military records available for the last name Galleger. For the veterans among your Galleger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galleger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Galleger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Galleger in 1958 was 73, and 52 in 2002.

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