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Galbo Family History

Galbo Surname Meaning

Italian: from Latin galbus ‘yellowish’ hence probably a nickname for someone with fair hair or a light-colored beard.

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


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Where is the Galbo family from?

You can see how Galbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galbo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Galbo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 29 Galbo families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Galbo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Galbo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galbo 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 Galbo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galbo. 33% of Galbo men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Galbo women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galbo were Operator and Sorter.

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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
    33%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Sorter
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Galbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galbo 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 720 immigration records available for the last name Galbo. 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 419 military records available for the last name Galbo. For the veterans among your Galbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galbo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Galbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Galbo in 1960 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galbo 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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