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Galyardt Family History

Galyardt 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: Galardi, Gallardo, Alwardt, Gilyard, Salyards, Galford, Bayard

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Where is the Galyardt family from?

You can see how Galyardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galyardt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Galyardt families living in Kansas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Galyardt's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Galyardt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galyardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galyardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Galyardt. 50% of Galyardt 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
    50%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
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What Galyardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Galyardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galyardt 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Galyardt. 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 Galyardt. For the veterans among your Galyardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galyardt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Galyardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Galyardt in 1967 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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