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Galeza Family History

Galeza 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: Galea, Gale, Galla, Galvez, Gaeta, Cabeza, Galen, Kaluza, Gleba

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Where is the Galeza family from?

You can see how Galeza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galeza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Galeza families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Galeza's in USA. New York had the highest population of Galeza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galeza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galeza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maintenance was the top reported job for people in the USA named Galeza. 100% of Galeza men worked as a Maintenance. .

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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

  • Maintenance
    100%
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Galeza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galeza 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Galeza. 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 19 military records available for the last name Galeza. For the veterans among your Galeza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galeza lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Galeza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Galeza in 1974 was 51, and 87 in 2003.

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