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Gallmeister Family History

Gallmeister 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: Ballester, Hagemeister, Pallister, Hameister, Gallmeyer, Hafemeister

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

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Gallmeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallmeister 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gallmeister. 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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There are 107 military records available for the last name Gallmeister. For the veterans among your Gallmeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallmeister lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Gallmeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gallmeister in 1974 was 68, and 75 in 2003.

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