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Gallup Family History

Gallup Name Meaning

English (Sussex): nickname possibly from Middle English galop (Old French galop) ‘gallop’ (the fastest pace of a horse) and given to one who habitually rode at speed either through temperament or by occupation as a messenger. The surname itself has not been found before the 16th century so it may be a shortened form of Galpin (earlier Galopin) which has a very similar post-medieval distribution and original sense. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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

Similar surnames: Gallop, Gallups, Allsup, Hallum, Gallin, Gall, Gallus, Galley, Galle

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Where is the Gallup family from?

You can see how Gallup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallup family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gallup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 67 Gallup families living in Connecticut. This was about 36% of all the recorded Gallup's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Gallup families in 1840.

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What did your Gallup ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Farmer
19%
Laborer
15%
Salesman
11%
Clerk
6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housewife
11%
Teacher
10%
Stenographer
8%
Clerk
7%

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Census Records
There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Gallup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallup 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gallup. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Gallup. For the veterans among your Gallup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Gallup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallup 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gallup. 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.

View all Gallup immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Gallup. For the veterans among your Gallup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gallup military records

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What is the average Gallup lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gallup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gallup in 1944 was 25, and 74 in 2004.

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