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Galviz Family History

Galviz 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: Galvin, Galvez, Galvis, Galaviz, Gavin, Salvi, Galvan, Salvia, Galkin

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Where is the Galviz family from?

You can see how Galviz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galviz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Galviz family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Galviz's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Galviz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galviz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galviz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Galviz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galviz 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Galviz. 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 1 military records available for the last name Galviz. For the veterans among your Galviz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galviz lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Galviz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Galviz in 1974 was 22, and 90 in 2001.

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