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Galavan Family History

Galavan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Galvan, Glavan, Balaban, Galvin, Glavin, Canavan, Hanavan, Calaman

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Where is the Galavan family from?

You can see how Galavan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galavan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Galavan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Galavan families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Galavan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Galavan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galavan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Galavan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galavan. 100% of Galavan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Galavan women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Galavan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Galavan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galavan 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Galavan. 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 72 military records available for the last name Galavan. For the veterans among your Galavan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galavan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Galavan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Galavan in 1963 was 83, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galavan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galavan 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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