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Gallace Family History

Gallace 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: Wallace, Galle, Galla, Palace, Gallant, Wallach, Gallas, Sallade

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Where is the Gallace family from?

You can see how Gallace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallace family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gallace families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Gallace families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gallace's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gallace families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallace 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 274 census records available for the last name Gallace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallace 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 583 immigration records available for the last name Gallace. 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 35 military records available for the last name Gallace. For the veterans among your Gallace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallace lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Gallace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gallace in 1944 was 30, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallace 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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