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Galdis Family History

Galdis 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: Galdi, Aldis, Galvis, Gallis, Gaddis, Valdes, Allis, Galvin, Malis

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Where is the Galdis family from?

You can see how Galdis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galdis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Galdis families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Galdis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Galdis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galdis 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 64 census records available for the last name Galdis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galdis 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Galdis. 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 64 military records available for the last name Galdis. For the veterans among your Galdis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galdis lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Galdis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Galdis in 1977 was 96, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galdis 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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