This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gallian family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gallian Family History

Gallian Surname Meaning

Italian (northern) and French (southern): variant of Galliano and Gallien respectively. Altered form of English Gallion.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gallian family from?

You can see how Gallian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gallian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gallian families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gallian's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Gallian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Gallian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gallian. 29% of Gallian men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Gallian women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gallian were Welder and Clerk.

View Census Data for Gallian | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Welder
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Housewife
    21%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

What Gallian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gallian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallian census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gallian

Passenger Lists

There are 370 immigration records available for the last name Gallian. 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.

View all Gallian immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 349 military records available for the last name Gallian. For the veterans among your Gallian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gallian military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gallian family history

Discover More

What is the average Gallian lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gallian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gallian in 1945 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gallian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallian 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gallian family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial