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Galeher Family History

Galeher 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: Galleher, Galler, Gaither, Galster, Gallier, Galer, Gaucher, Walther

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Where is the Galeher family from?

You can see how Galeher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galeher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Galeher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Galeher family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Galeher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Galeher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galeher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Galeher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galeher 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Galeher. 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 30 military records available for the last name Galeher. For the veterans among your Galeher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galeher lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Galeher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Galeher in 1980 was 62, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galeher 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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