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Gallmeyer Family History

Gallmeyer Surname Meaning

German: distinguishing name for a steward or tenant farmer (see Meyer) in the service of a feudal lord named Gall(es).

This term originates from the medieval personal name Gallus.

For further reference, consult Gall.

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


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Where is the Gallmeyer family from?

You can see how Gallmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gallmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Gallmeyer families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Gallmeyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gallmeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Gallmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gallmeyer. 40% of Gallmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gallmeyer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gallmeyer were Helper and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Helper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Gallmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gallmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallmeyer 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Gallmeyer. 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 151 military records available for the last name Gallmeyer. For the veterans among your Gallmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallmeyer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gallmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gallmeyer in 1959 was 21, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallmeyer 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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