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Galeas Family History

Galeas Surname Meaning

Spanish (southwestern): plural form of Galea. This surname is most common in Honduras.

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


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You can see how Galeas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galeas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Galeas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Galeas family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Galeas's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Galeas families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Galeas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galeas 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Galeas. 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 34 military records available for the last name Galeas. For the veterans among your Galeas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galeas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Galeas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Galeas in 1974 was 50, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galeas 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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