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Gallantree Family History

Gallantree Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin. It could perhaps be an altered form of Galtry (see Gautrey) which is recorded in NR Yorks from the 16th century.

Scottish Galletly is another possibility but no evidence has been found to substantiate either suggestion.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gallantree family from?

You can see how Gallantree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallantree family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Gallantree families living in Yorkshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Gallantree's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gallantree families in 1891.
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What did your Gallantree ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gallantree. 100% of Gallantree men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Gallantree 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Gallantree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallantree 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gallantree. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gallantree. For the veterans among your Gallantree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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