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Galan Family History

Galan Surname Meaning

Spanish (Galán): nickname from galán ‘beau suitor’ a loanword from French galant (see Galland).

French (southern): nickname for a cheerful or high-spirited or bold person a variant of Galland.

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


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Where is the Galan family from?

You can see how Galan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Galan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Galan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Galan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Galan families in 1891.
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What did your Galan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Galan. 60% of Galan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Galan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galan 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Galan. 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 Galan. For the veterans among your Galan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galan lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Galan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Galan in 1946 was 55, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galan 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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