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Galang Family History

Galang Surname Meaning

Filipino: nickname or status name from galang ‘respect’

a word found in various languages of the Philippines

referring to someone who is respectful or respected.

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


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Where is the Galang family from?

You can see how Galang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galang family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Galang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Galang families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Galang's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Galang families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galang 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 Galang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Galang. 43% of Galang men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Store Clerk
    29%
  • Photographer
    29%

What Galang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Galang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galang 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 699 immigration records available for the last name Galang. 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 269 military records available for the last name Galang. For the veterans among your Galang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galang lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Galang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Galang in 1942 was 26, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galang

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galang 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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