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Gallt Family History

Gallt 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: Gall, Gault, Gallo, Galle, Galla, Galli, Galat, Galt, Gallet, Gally

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Where is the Gallt family from?

You can see how Gallt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gallt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Gallt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gallt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gallt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gallt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Dentist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Gallt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallt 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gallt. 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 98 military records available for the last name Gallt. For the veterans among your Gallt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gallt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gallt in 1962 was 81, and 76 in 2004.

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