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Galenty Family History

Galenty 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: Galant, Galen, Valente, Galante, Valenti, Balent, Valent, Galey

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Where is the Galenty family from?

You can see how Galenty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galenty family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Galenty family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Galenty's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Galenty families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galenty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Galenty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Galenty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galenty 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Galenty. 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 12 military records available for the last name Galenty. For the veterans among your Galenty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galenty lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Galenty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Galenty in 1968 was 64, and 79 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galenty 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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