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Gallina Family History

Gallina Surname Meaning

Italian: from gallina ‘hen chicken’; possibly a nickname for someone thought to resemble a hen

or perhaps a metonymic occupational name for someone who kept poultry.

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


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Where is the Gallina family from?

You can see how Gallina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gallina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Gallina families living in Essex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gallina's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Gallina families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gallina ancestors do for a living?

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

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What is the average Gallina lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gallina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gallina in 1957 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gallina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallina 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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