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Galban Family History

Galban Surname Meaning

Spanish (Galbán): variant of Galván (see Galvan).

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


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Where is the Galban family from?

You can see how Galban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galban family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Galban families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Galban families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Galban's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Galban families in 1891.
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What did your Galban ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Galban. 80% of Galban 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
    80%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Galban family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Galban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galban 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Galban. 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 183 military records available for the last name Galban. For the veterans among your Galban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galban lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Galban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Galban in 1963 was 63, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galban

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galban 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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