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Galarza Family History

Galarza Name Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Galartza a topographic name from galar ‘kindling dead wood’ + the suffix -tza denoting abundance.

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


Similar surnames: Galardi, Araiza, Gamarra, Abarca, Salazar, Gaar, Esparza, Galaz

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Where is the Galarza family from?

You can see how Galarza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galarza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Galarza families living in Texas. This was about 6% of all the recorded Galarza's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Galarza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galarza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galarza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Sirvienta were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galarza. 32% of Galarza men worked as a Labrador and 63% of Galarza women worked as a Sirvienta. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galarza were Jornalero and Costurera. .

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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

  • Labrador
    32%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Agricultor
    8%
  • Jornalero
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sirvienta
    63%
  • Costurera
    38%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Galarza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galarza 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Galarza. 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 933 military records available for the last name Galarza. For the veterans among your Galarza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galarza lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Galarza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Galarza in 1956 was 72, and 70 in 2004.

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