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Gallet Family History

Gallet Surname Meaning

French: nickname for a cheerful companion, a noun derivative of the Old French verb gal(l)er ‘to enjoy oneself, to have fun’.

From a pet form of the personal name Gall.

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


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Where is the Gallet family from?

You can see how Gallet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gallet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Gallet families living in Warwickshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gallet's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gallet families in 1891.
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What did your Gallet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gallet. 100% of Gallet 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Gallet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallet 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gallet. 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 343 military records available for the last name Gallet. For the veterans among your Gallet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gallet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gallet in 1962 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallet 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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