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Galdamez Family History

Galdamez Name Meaning

Spanish (Galdámez): Castilianized form of Basque Galdames .

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


Similar surnames: Aldaz, Adame, Aldana, Palace, Adames, Aldape, Alvarez, Blamer, Alme

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Where is the Galdamez family from?

You can see how Galdamez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galdamez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Galdamez family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Galdamez's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Galdamez families in 1920.
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What did your Galdamez ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Galdamez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galdamez 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Galdamez. 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 5 military records available for the last name Galdamez. For the veterans among your Galdamez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galdamez lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Galdamez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Galdamez in 1977 was 65, and 66 in 2004.

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