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Galilee Family History

Galilee Surname Meaning

From Middle English galile(e) galilie ‘small chapel or porch at the entrance to a church’ possibly denoting someone who lived near a galilee or whose work was associated with one.

The Durham surname probably alludes to the galilee at Durham Cathedral Priory.

Compare Parvis Porch.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Galilee family from?

You can see how Galilee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galilee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Galilee families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Galilee families living in Durham. This was about 53% of all the recorded Galilee's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Galilee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galilee 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 Galilee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Galilee. 100% of Galilee 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 672 census records available for the last name Galilee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galilee 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Galilee. 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 384 military records available for the last name Galilee. For the veterans among your Galilee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galilee lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Galilee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Galilee in 1973 was 73, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galilee 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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