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Galera Name Meaning

Spanish:: habitational name from Galera the name of several places in Spain. variant of Galea ‘galleon (war)ship’.

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


Similar surnames: Galea, Valera, Galer, Salera, Gale, Galler, Gaber, Gabler, Macera

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Where is the Galera family from?

You can see how Galera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galera family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Galera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Galera families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 17% of all the recorded Galera's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Galera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galera. 60% of Galera men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Galera women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    60%
  • Cane Harvester
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 703 census records available for the last name Galera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galera 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 791 immigration records available for the last name Galera. 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 110 military records available for the last name Galera. For the veterans among your Galera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galera lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Galera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Galera in 1963 was 72, and 94 in 2004.

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