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Gallespie Family History

Gallespie 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: Gillespie, Gillispie, Gillaspie, Galles, Vallese, Galletti, Gallaspy

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Where is the Gallespie family from?

You can see how Gallespie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallespie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gallespie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Gallespie families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Gallespie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gallespie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallespie 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 Gallespie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gallespie. 30% of Gallespie men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gallespie women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gallespie were Manager and Quiller.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Manager
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Quiller
    25%

What Gallespie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gallespie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallespie 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Gallespie. 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 177 military records available for the last name Gallespie. For the veterans among your Gallespie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallespie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Gallespie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gallespie in 1965 was 81, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gallespie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallespie 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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