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Gallinger Family History

Gallinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Galling in Bavaria or from Gallingen in East Prussia.

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


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Where is the Gallinger family from?

You can see how Gallinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gallinger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Gallinger families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Gallinger's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Gallinger families in 1891.
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What did your Gallinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gallinger. 29% of Gallinger men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Gallinger women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gallinger were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Teacher
    11%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gallinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallinger 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 909 immigration records available for the last name Gallinger. 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 Gallinger. For the veterans among your Gallinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallinger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gallinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gallinger in 1955 was 29, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallinger 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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