Galea History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Early Origins of the Galea family

The surname Galea was first found in Dauphiny (French: Dauphiné), a former province in southeastern France, where the family has been a prominent family for centuries, and held a family seat with lands and manor. The family were well established in the region of the Rhône and several members of the family distinguished themselves through their contributions toward the community in which they lived and were rewarded with lands, titles, and letters patent confirming their nobility.

Early History of the Galea family

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Galea Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Galet, Gallet, Galey, Gallet, Galley, Galetin, Galletin, Galeton, Galton, Gallette and many more.

Early Notables of the Galea family

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Galea Ranking

France, the name Galea is the 9,307^th most popular surname with an estimated 500 - 1,000 people with that name. 1 However, in Australia, the name Galea is ranked the 956^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,156 people with that name. 2

Galea migration to the United States +

Galea Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Margaret Galea, aged 20, Irish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Scotland" in 1838 3
Neil Galea, aged 23, Irish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Scotland" in 1838 3
Gioseppe Galea, aged 35, Maltese settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Kate" in 1841 3
Francesco Galea, aged 33, Maltese settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Kate" in 1841 3
Vittoria Galea, aged 32, Maltese settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Kate" in 1841 3
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Galea Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Domenico Galea, aged 17, who immigrated to the United States, in 1903
Domenico Galea, aged 22, who landed in America from Sidemo, in 1903
Agostino Galea, aged 46, who landed in America from Malte, English Colony, in 1913
Antonia Galea, aged 30, who settled in America from London, England, in 1919
Arcangelo Galea, aged 26, who landed in America from Cittanova, Italy, in 1920
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Galea migration to Australia +

Galea Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century

Mr. Eg Galea, British settler who arrived in Australia aboard the ship "Yarra" in 1911 4
Mr. F. Galea, British settler who arrived in Australia aboard the ship "Yarra" in 1911 4
Luigi Galea, French settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Polynesien" in 1911 4
Vincenzo Galea, French settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Polynesien" in 1911 4
Oreste Galea, British settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Orvieto" in 1912 4
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Contemporary Notables of the name Galea (post 1700) +

John Galea (b. 1987), British based singer-songwriter
James Galea, Australian magician and actor
Paul Galea, Australian former rugby league player
Emanuel Galea (1891-1974), Maltese bishop of the Roman Catholic Church
Aloisio Galea (1851-1905), Maltese theologian and minor philosopher
Danny Galea (b. 1983), Australian professional rugby league player
Anthony Galea (b. 1959), Canadian sports medicine specialist
Angelo Galea (b. 1976), retired Maltese professional footballer
Michael Galea (b. 1979), Maltese footballer
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Sources +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
"Most Common Last Names in Australia." Forebears, https://forebears.io/australia/surnames
Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
National Archives of Australia retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ListingReports/PassengerListing.aspx