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Galin Family History

Galin Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from the village of Galino in Lithuania.

Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Gal.

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


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Where is the Galin family from?

You can see how Galin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Galin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Galin families living in Cheshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Galin's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Galin families in 1891.
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What did your Galin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Galin. 100% of Galin 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Galin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galin 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 866 immigration records available for the last name Galin. 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 341 military records available for the last name Galin. For the veterans among your Galin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Galin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Galin in 1963 was 75, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galin 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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