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Galyon Family History

Galyon Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gallion. This form of the surname has died out in Britain. Compare Galyan and Galyen.

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


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Where is the Galyon family from?

You can see how Galyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galyon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Galyon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Galyon families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Galyon's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Galyon families in 1891.
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What did your Galyon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galyon. 39% of Galyon men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Galyon women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galyon were Knitter and Saleslady.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Knitter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Bookeeper
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Galyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galyon 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Galyon. 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 937 military records available for the last name Galyon. For the veterans among your Galyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galyon lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Galyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Galyon in 1944 was 21, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galyon 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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