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Gallardo Family History

Gallardo Surname Meaning

Spanish: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements gail ‘cheerful joyous’ + hard ‘hardy brave’ ‘strong’.

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


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Where is the Gallardo family from?

You can see how Gallardo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallardo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gallardo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Gallardo families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gallardo's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gallardo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallardo 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 Gallardo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gallardo. 46% of Gallardo men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Gallardo women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gallardo were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • New Worker
    4%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Laundress
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Gallardo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallardo 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 13,000 immigration records available for the last name Gallardo. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gallardo. For the veterans among your Gallardo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallardo lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Gallardo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gallardo in 1942 was 27, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallardo 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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