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Gallops Family History

Gallops 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: Gallop, Gallups, Gallo, Fallows, Galles, Hallows, Gallas, Gallon

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Where is the Gallops family from?

You can see how Gallops families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallops family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gallops families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Gallops families living in Somerset. This was about 26% of all the recorded Gallops's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Gallops families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallops 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 Gallops ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gallops. 27% of Gallops men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Gallops women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gallops were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Carpenter
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Gallops family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gallops. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallops 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gallops. 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 308 military records available for the last name Gallops. For the veterans among your Gallops ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallops lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Gallops life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gallops in 1948 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallops 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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