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Galean Family History

Galean 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: Galvan, Galen, Galea, Galan, Galyan, Galyean, Galban, Galeas, Galeano

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Where is the Galean family from?

You can see how Galean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galean family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Galean families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Galean family living in Alaska. This was about 25% of all the recorded Galean's in USA. Alaska and 3 other states had the highest population of Galean families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Galean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galean 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Galean. 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 9 military records available for the last name Galean. For the veterans among your Galean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galean lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1989, in the United States, Galean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Galean in 1988 was 1, and 34 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galean 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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