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Galletta Name Meaning

Italian:: from a diminutive or pet form of Gallo . in some cases possibly a nickname from galletta ‘(ship's) biscuit hard tack’.

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


Similar surnames: Galletti, Gullette, Galella, Gillett, Paoletta, Barletta, Valletta

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Where is the Galletta family from?

You can see how Galletta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galletta family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Galletta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Galletta families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Galletta's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Galletta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galletta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galletta ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Galletta. 100% of Galletta men worked as a Journalier. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Galletta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galletta 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Galletta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 638 military records available for the last name Galletta. For the veterans among your Galletta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galletta lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Galletta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Galletta in 1953 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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