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Galentine Family History

Galentine Surname Meaning

Variant of Gallentine a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Galentine family from?

You can see how Galentine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galentine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Galentine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Galentine families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Galentine's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Galentine families in 1891.
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What did your Galentine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galentine. 31% of Galentine men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Galentine women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galentine were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    75%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Galentine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Galentine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galentine 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Galentine. 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 439 military records available for the last name Galentine. For the veterans among your Galentine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galentine lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Galentine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Galentine in 1962 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galentine 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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