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Galleshaw Family History

Galleshaw 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: Galles, Kallestad, Dillashaw, Galletta, Gallahan, Galleher, Galusha

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Where is the Galleshaw family from?

You can see how Galleshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galleshaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Galleshaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Galleshaw families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Galleshaw's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Galleshaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galleshaw 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 94 census records available for the last name Galleshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galleshaw 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Galleshaw. 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 Galleshaw. For the veterans among your Galleshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galleshaw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Galleshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Galleshaw in 1964 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galleshaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galleshaw 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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