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Galerman Family History

Galerman 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: German, Waterman, Alterman, Goleman, Alderman, Laderman, Akerman

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Where is the Galerman family from?

You can see how Galerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galerman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Galerman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Galerman families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Galerman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Galerman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galerman 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 Galerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Galerman. 100% of Galerman men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Galerman women worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Galerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Galerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galerman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Galerman. 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 15 military records available for the last name Galerman. For the veterans among your Galerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galerman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Galerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Galerman in 1967 was 78, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galerman 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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