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Galary Family History

Galary Surname 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: Geary, Galley, Galati, Gaar, Galant, Garay, Zalar, Lary, Baldry

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Where is the Galary family from?

You can see how Galary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galary family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Galary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Galary family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Galary's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Galary families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Galary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galary 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Galary. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Galary. For the veterans among your Galary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galary lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2002, in the United States, Galary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Galary in 1944 was 29, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galary ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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