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Galbreth Family History

Galbreth Name Meaning

Scottish (Argyll): variant of Galbraith . This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Galbreath, Gilbreth, Culbreth, Gilbreath, Culbreath, Gambrel, Garret

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Where is the Galbreth family from?

You can see how Galbreth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galbreth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Galbreth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Galbreth families living in Ohio. This was about 35% of all the recorded Galbreth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Galbreth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galbreth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Galbreth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galbreth. 35% of Galbreth men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Galbreth women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galbreth were Farm Laborer 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
    35%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Laundress
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
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What Galbreth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Galbreth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galbreth 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Galbreth. 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 613 military records available for the last name Galbreth. For the veterans among your Galbreth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galbreth lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Galbreth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Galbreth in 1961 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

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