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Galassi Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Galasso .

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


Similar surnames: Galasso, Alessi, Grassi, Massi, Tomassi, Stassi, Palazzi, Fracassi

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Where is the Galassi family from?

You can see how Galassi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galassi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Galassi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Galassi families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Galassi's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Galassi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galassi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galassi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galassi. 38% of Galassi men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Galassi women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galassi were Foreman and Stenographer. .

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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
    38%
  • Janitor
    21%
  • Common Labor
    14%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 996 census records available for the last name Galassi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galassi 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 Galassi. 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 344 military records available for the last name Galassi. For the veterans among your Galassi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galassi lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Galassi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Galassi in 1960 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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