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Galeano Family History

Galeano Surname Meaning

Spanish and southern Italian: probably a variant of Galiano.

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


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Where is the Galeano family from?

You can see how Galeano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galeano family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Galeano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Galeano families living in Michigan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Galeano's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Galeano families in 1920.
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What did your Galeano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galeano. 50% of Galeano men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Galeano women worked as a Typist.

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Rancher
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Galeano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Galeano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galeano 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Galeano. 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 140 military records available for the last name Galeano. For the veterans among your Galeano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galeano lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Galeano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Galeano in 1964 was 76, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galeano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galeano 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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