Gallus Family History

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Gallus Name Meaning

Swiss German and Czech: variant of Gall 2.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Gallas, Kallus, Gall, Galli, Galle, Galley, Gallik, Galler, Alles

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Gallus Family Origin

Where is the Gallus family from?

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You can see how Gallus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gallus families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Gallus families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gallus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gallus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Gallus Family Occupations

What did your Gallus ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Gallus family was Dispatcher. The most common Gallus occupation in the USA was Farmer. 36% of Gallus's were Farmers. Farmer, Tailor and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Gallus.

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  • Farmer

    36%

  • Tailor

    14%

  • Carpenter

    7%

  • Dispatcher

    7%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gallus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Gallus Historical Records

What Gallus family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gallus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 714 immigration records available for the last name Gallus. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gallus. For the veterans among your Gallus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Gallus Life Expectancy

What is the average Gallus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gallus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gallus in 1962 was 79, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gallus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallus 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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