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Galmore Name Meaning

Altered form of English Gallimore (see Cullimore ) or Gilmore .

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


Similar surnames: Gilmore, Palmore, Galford, Barmore, Haymore, Amore, Wilmore, Patmore

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Where is the Galmore family from?

You can see how Galmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Galmore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Galmore families living in Mississippi. This was about 27% of all the recorded Galmore's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Galmore families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galmore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galmore. 33% of Galmore men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Galmore women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galmore were Farming and School Teacher. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    17%
  • School Teacher
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Galmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galmore 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Galmore. 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 97 military records available for the last name Galmore. For the veterans among your Galmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galmore lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Galmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Galmore in 1966 was 72, and 99 in 2003.

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