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Galtere Family History

Galtere 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: Galler, Alter, Ganter, Malter, Halter, Salter, Gantert, Balter

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Where is the Galtere family from?

You can see how Galtere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galtere family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Galtere family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Galtere's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Galtere families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galtere 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 Galtere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Knitter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Galtere. 100% of Galtere women worked as a Knitter.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Knitter
    100%

What Galtere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Galtere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galtere 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 Galtere. 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 33 military records available for the last name Galtere. For the veterans among your Galtere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galtere lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Galtere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Galtere in 1986 was 79, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galtere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galtere 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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