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Galanti Family History

Galanti Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Galante.

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


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Where is the Galanti family from?

You can see how Galanti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galanti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 29 Galanti families living in New York. This was about 59% of all the recorded Galanti's in USA. New York had the highest population of Galanti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galanti 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 Galanti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galanti. 43% of Galanti men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Galanti women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galanti were Plasterer and Proprietor.

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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
    43%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Presser
    8%
  • Plasterer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

What Galanti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Galanti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galanti 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 937 immigration records available for the last name Galanti. 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 273 military records available for the last name Galanti. For the veterans among your Galanti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galanti lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Galanti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Galanti in 1958 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galanti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galanti 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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