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Gallah Family History

Gallah 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: Galla, Gallas, Gall, Pallas, Falla, Galler, Galley, Hallam, Gallo

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Where is the Gallah family from?

You can see how Gallah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallah family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gallah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gallah families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gallah's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gallah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallah 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 108 census records available for the last name Gallah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallah 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 Gallah. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gallah. For the veterans among your Gallah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallah lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Gallah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gallah in 1985 was 64, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallah 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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