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Gallus Family History

Gallus Surname Meaning

German Swiss German Polish and Czech: from the Latin personal (saint's) name Gallus (see Gall ).

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


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Where is the Gallus family from?

You can see how Gallus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gallus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gallus families living in Wiltshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gallus's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Gallus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallus 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 Gallus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gallus. 40% of Gallus men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Gallus women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gallus were General Farming 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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • General Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Sales Clerk
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gallus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallus 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 714 immigration records available for the last name Gallus. 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 Gallus. For the veterans among your Gallus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gallus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gallus in 1962 was 79, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallus 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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