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Galyo Family History

Galyo 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: Gallo, Galbo, Galyon, Galo, Gall, Gale, Gal, Gazzo, Gay, Mallo

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Where is the Galyo family from?

You can see how Galyo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galyo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Galyo family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Galyo's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Galyo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galyo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galyo ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Galyo ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Galyo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galyo 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Galyo. 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 31 military records available for the last name Galyo. For the veterans among your Galyo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galyo lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Galyo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Galyo in 1971 was 63, and 82 in 2003.

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