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Galli Family History

Galli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Gallo.

Swiss German: variant of Galle.

French: of Italian and Swiss German origin (see above).

Hungarian: variant of Gáli (see Gali).

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


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Where is the Galli family from?

You can see how Galli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galli family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Galli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Galli families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Galli's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Galli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galli ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Mechanic and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Galli. 100% of Galli men worked as a Motor Mechanic and 100% of Galli 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Mechanic
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Galli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Galli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galli 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Galli. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Galli. For the veterans among your Galli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galli lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Galli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Galli in 1945 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galli 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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