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Gallot Family History

Gallot 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: Gallo, Gallop, Gallon, Gallet, Gallow, Vallot, Gall, Callow, Galler

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Where is the Gallot family from?

You can see how Gallot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallot family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gallot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gallot family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gallot's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Gallot families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gallot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gallot. 45% of Gallot men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gallot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallot 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Gallot. 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 193 military records available for the last name Gallot. For the veterans among your Gallot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallot lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gallot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gallot in 1963 was 80, and 83 in 2003.

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