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Gallaudet Family History

Gallaudet Surname Meaning

French: from a pet form of the personal name Gallaud from the ancient Germanic name Galawald composed of the elements gal(an) ‘to sing’ and wald ‘power authority’.

This surname has died out in France.

Compare Golladay.

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


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Where is the Gallaudet family from?

You can see how Gallaudet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallaudet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gallaudet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gallaudet families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gallaudet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gallaudet families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Gallaudet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallaudet 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Gallaudet. 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 187 military records available for the last name Gallaudet. For the veterans among your Gallaudet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallaudet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gallaudet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gallaudet in 1964 was 87, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallaudet 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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