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Galyan Family History

Galyan Surname Meaning

English: variant of Galyon or of its cognate Gallian. This surname has died out in Britain.

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


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Where is the Galyan family from?

You can see how Galyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Galyan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Galyan families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Galyan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Galyan families in 1891.
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What did your Galyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galyan. 32% of Galyan men worked as a Farmer and 64% of Galyan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galyan were Carpenter and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Common Labor
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    64%
  • House Keeper
    19%
  • Operator
    19%

What Galyan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Galyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galyan 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Galyan. 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 186 military records available for the last name Galyan. For the veterans among your Galyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galyan lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Galyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Galyan in 1951 was 25, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galyan 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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