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Galada Family History

Galada 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: Salada, Galayda, Galati, Lada, Salama, Gajda, Galla, Salata, Galant

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Where is the Galada family from?

You can see how Galada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galada family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Galada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Galada family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Galada's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Galada families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Galada. 50% of Galada men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Galada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galada 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Galada. 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 15 military records available for the last name Galada. For the veterans among your Galada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galada lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Galada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Galada in 1966 was 41, and 82 in 2003.

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