Galet History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Early Origins of the Galet family

The surname Galet 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 Galet family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Galet research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1609 is included under the topic Early Galet History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Galet 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 Galet family

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Galet migration to the United States +

Galet Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Clementine Galet, aged 24, French settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "City of Chester" in 1875 1
Michael Galet, aged 27, French settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "City of Chester" in 1875 1
Josefine Galet, aged 44, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "La Bretagne" in 1886 1
Bernard Galet, aged 46, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "La Bretagne" in 1886 1
Auguste Galet, aged 18, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "La Bretagne" in 1886 1
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Sources +

Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result