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Galvez Family History

Galvez Surname Meaning

Spanish (Gálvez): patronymic from the medieval personal name Galve (Arabic Ghālib ‘triumphant’) which was borne by various Moorish chieftains in Spanish history and legend.

Notably, it was the name of the father-in-law of Al-Mansūr, the 10th-century vizier of Córdoba.

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


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Where is the Galvez family from?

You can see how Galvez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galvez family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Galvez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Galvez families living in Sussex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Galvez's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Galvez families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galvez 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 Galvez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and General Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galvez. 47% of Galvez men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Galvez women worked as a General Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galvez were Waiter and Servant.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Bus Boy
    7%
  • Waiter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Housework
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Galvez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galvez 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Galvez. 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 680 military records available for the last name Galvez. For the veterans among your Galvez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galvez lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Galvez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Galvez in 1956 was 31, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galvez 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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