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Galante Family History

Galante Surname Meaning

Italian and Portuguese: nickname for a chivalrous person from galante ‘courteous gallant’ (from French galant)

also applied as a medieval personal name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Galante family from?

You can see how Galante families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galante family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Galante families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Galante family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Galante's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Galante families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galante 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 Galante ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Galante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galante 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Galante. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Galante. For the veterans among your Galante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galante lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Galante life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Galante in 1948 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galante

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galante 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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