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Galgo Family History

Galgo 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: Gallo, Gago, Galbo, Galo, Gall, Gale, Gal, Gange, Gazzo, Algeo

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Where is the Galgo family from?

You can see how Galgo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galgo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Galgo family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Galgo's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Galgo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galgo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Galgo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galgo 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Galgo. 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 12 military records available for the last name Galgo. For the veterans among your Galgo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galgo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Galgo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Galgo in 1970 was 75, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galgo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galgo 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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