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Galdys Family History

Galdys 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: Gandy, Valdes, Baldy, Gajdos, Galles, Caldas, Gallas, Palys, Galas

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Where is the Galdys family from?

You can see how Galdys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galdys family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Galdys family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Galdys's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Galdys families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galdys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Galdys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Galdys. 100% of Galdys 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Galdys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galdys 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Galdys. 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 22 military records available for the last name Galdys. For the veterans among your Galdys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galdys lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Galdys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Galdys in 1970 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galdys

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galdys 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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