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Galzen Family History

Galzen 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: Galen, Gallen, Galyen, Gale, Allen, Galler, Galley, Garten, Gulden

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Where is the Galzen family from?

You can see how Galzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galzen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Galzen families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Galzen families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Galzen's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Galzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Galzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galzen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Galzen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Galzen. For the veterans among your Galzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galzen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Galzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Galzen in 1977 was 66, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galzen 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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