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Gallenberg Family History

Gallenberg 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: Kallenberg, Wallenberg, Falkenberg, Ellenberg, Kaldenberg, Hollenberg

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Where is the Gallenberg family from?

You can see how Gallenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gallenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Gallenberg families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gallenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gallenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gallenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gallenberg. 43% of Gallenberg 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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farming
    29%
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Gallenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallenberg 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gallenberg. 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 79 military records available for the last name Gallenberg. For the veterans among your Gallenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Gallenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gallenberg in 1963 was 70, and 76 in 2002.

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