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Galve Family History

Galve Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gale, Galle, Galvez, Gall, Hale, Gal, Halse, Gange, Sale, Dale

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Where is the Galve family from?

You can see how Galve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galve family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Galve families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Galve family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Galve's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Galve families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galve surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Galve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galve 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Galve. 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 30 military records available for the last name Galve. For the veterans among your Galve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galve lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Galve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Galve in 1973 was 82, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galve 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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