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Gallwey Family History

Gallwey Name Meaning

see Galloway and Galway .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Galley, Halley, Galler, Gulley, Galle, Galloway, Galway, Ballweg

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Where is the Gallwey family from?

You can see how Gallwey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallwey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gallwey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 7 Gallwey families living in California. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gallwey's in USA. California had the highest population of Gallwey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallwey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gallwey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gallwey. 100% of Gallwey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gallwey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallwey 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Gallwey. 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 196 military records available for the last name Gallwey. For the veterans among your Gallwey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallwey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gallwey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gallwey in 1967 was 79, and 84 in 2002.

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