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Gallowy Family History

Gallowy 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: Galloway, Gallow, Callow, Alloway, Galley, Gallo, Ballow, Fallows

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Where is the Gallowy family from?

You can see how Gallowy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallowy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gallowy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Gallowy families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gallowy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gallowy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallowy 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 Gallowy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gallowy. 100% of Gallowy men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gallowy women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gallowy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Gallowy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallowy 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gallowy. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gallowy. For the veterans among your Gallowy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallowy lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Gallowy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gallowy in 1992 was 56, and 63 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gallowy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallowy 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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