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Galper Family History

Galper Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): Russified form of Halpern. See also Galperin.

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


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Where is the Galper family from?

You can see how Galper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Galper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Galper families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Galper's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Galper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galper 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 Galper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galper. 67% of Galper men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Galper women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Carpenter
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Galper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 962 census records available for the last name Galper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galper 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Galper. 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 69 military records available for the last name Galper. For the veterans among your Galper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galper lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Galper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Galper in 1959 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galper 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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