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Galbreath Family History

Galbreath Surname Meaning

Scottish (Renfrewshire and Argyll): variant of Galbraith.

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


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Where is the Galbreath family from?

You can see how Galbreath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galbreath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Galbreath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Galbreath families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Galbreath's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Galbreath families in 1891.
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What did your Galbreath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Galbreath. 75% of Galbreath women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    25%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Galbreath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galbreath 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Galbreath. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Galbreath. For the veterans among your Galbreath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galbreath lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Galbreath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Galbreath in 1951 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galbreath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galbreath 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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