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Galles Family History

Galles Surname Meaning

Germanized form of French Gallois which was taken to Germany by Huguenot refugees who settled east of the Rhine.

Catalan (Gallès): ethnic name from gallès ‘Gallic’ from Late Latin gallense.

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


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Where is the Galles family from?

You can see how Galles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Galles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Galles families living in Northumberland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Galles's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Galles families in 1891.
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What did your Galles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Galles. 100% of Galles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Galles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galles 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Galles. 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 740 military records available for the last name Galles. For the veterans among your Galles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galles lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Galles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Galles in 1956 was 29, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galles 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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