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Gallien Name Meaning

Altered form of English Gallion . French: from the personal name Gallien from Latin Gallianus from an adjective meaning ‘Gaulish’.

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


Similar surnames: Galliano, Vallin, Kallen, Vallier, Gallick, Galvin, Ballin, Gallion

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Where is the Gallien family from?

You can see how Gallien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallien family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gallien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Gallien families living in Herefordshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gallien's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Gallien families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gallien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gallien. 30% of Gallien men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Gallien women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gallien were Salesman and Nurse. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Saleswoman
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Nurse
    19%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gallien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallien 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 551 immigration records available for the last name Gallien. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Gallien lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gallien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gallien in 1954 was 45, and 68 in 2004.

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