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Gallegus Family History

Gallegus 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, Galles, Gallego, Gallus, Galler, Galley, Galle, Valles

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Where is the Gallegus family from?

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

What did your Gallegus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Gallegus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallegus 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gallegus. 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 36 military records available for the last name Gallegus. For the veterans among your Gallegus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallegus lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1986, in the United States, Gallegus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gallegus in 1980 was 81, and 66 in 1986.

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