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Galdwin Family History

Galdwin 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: Baldwin, Galvin, Galkin, Alwin, Goldwyn, Gardin, Galin, Galpin

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Where is the Galdwin family from?

You can see how Galdwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galdwin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Galdwin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Galdwin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Galdwin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Galdwin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galdwin 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 Galdwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Galdwin. 100% of Galdwin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Galdwin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Galdwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galdwin 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Galdwin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Galdwin. For the veterans among your Galdwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galdwin lifespan?

Average Galdwin life expectancy in 2004 was 42 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galdwin 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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