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Galvao Family History

Galvao Surname Meaning

Portuguese: cognate of Spanish Galván (see Galvan).

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


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Where is the Galvao family from?

You can see how Galvao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galvao family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Galvao families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Galvao's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Galvao families in 1920.
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What did your Galvao ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Galvao. 100% of Galvao men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Galvao family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Galvao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galvao 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 677 immigration records available for the last name Galvao. 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 103 military records available for the last name Galvao. For the veterans among your Galvao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galvao lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Galvao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Galvao in 1964 was 71, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galvao 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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