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Galbert Family History

Galbert Surname Meaning

French: shortened form of Galibert from the ancient Germanic personal name Waliberht composed of the elements wal(ah) ‘stranger’ and berht ‘bright’.

Compare Gaubert shortened form of Galabert from the ancient Germanic personal name Galaberht composed of the elements gal(an) ‘to sing’ and berht ‘bright famous’.

Compare Jalbert.

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


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Where is the Galbert family from?

You can see how Galbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Galbert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 146 Galbert families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Galbert's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Galbert families in 1911.
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What did your Galbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Mnagre were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Galbert. 32% of Galbert men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Galbert women worked as a Mnagre. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galbert were Farmer and Student.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    32%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Cult
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Mnagre
    34%
  • Rentier
    17%
  • Institutrice
    17%
  • Student
    17%

What Galbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Galbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galbert 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Galbert. 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 213 military records available for the last name Galbert. For the veterans among your Galbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galbert lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Galbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Galbert in 1943 was 36, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galbert 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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