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Galsworthy Family History

Galsworthy Surname Meaning

from Galsworthy in Buckland Brewer (Devon) recorded as Galeshora in Domesday Book.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Galsworthy family from?

You can see how Galsworthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galsworthy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Galsworthy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Galsworthy families living in Devon. This was about 16% of all the recorded Galsworthy's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Galsworthy families in 1891.
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What did your Galsworthy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Galsworthy. 43% of Galsworthy men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Galsworthy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galsworthy were Chartered Surveyor and Barmaid.

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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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Cable Worker
    29%
  • Chartered Surveyor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    12%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Barmaid
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Galsworthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galsworthy 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 502 immigration records available for the last name Galsworthy. 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 198 military records available for the last name Galsworthy. For the veterans among your Galsworthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galsworthy lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Galsworthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Galsworthy in 1990 was 88, and 97 in 2003.

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