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Gallyer Family History

Gallyer Surname Meaning

see Gallier.

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


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Where is the Gallyer family from?

You can see how Gallyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gallyer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Gallyer families living in Kent. This was about 31% of all the recorded Gallyer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gallyer families in 1891.
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What did your Gallyer ancestors do for a living?

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

What Gallyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gallyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallyer 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Gallyer. 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 72 military records available for the last name Gallyer. For the veterans among your Gallyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallyer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Gallyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gallyer in 1973 was 67, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gallyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallyer 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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