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Galimore Family History

Galimore Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gallimore (see Cullimore).

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


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Where is the Galimore family from?

You can see how Galimore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galimore family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Galimore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Galimore families living in Staffordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Galimore's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Galimore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galimore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galimore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galimore. 36% of Galimore men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Galimore women worked as a Cook.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Galimore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Galimore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galimore 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Galimore. 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 279 military records available for the last name Galimore. For the veterans among your Galimore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galimore lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Galimore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Galimore in 1964 was 70, and 56 in 2004.

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