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Galliano Family History

Galliano Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Piedmont): from the personal name Galliano from the Late Latin name Gallianus a derivative of Gallius from Gallus (see Gall).

This surname is also found in southern France. Compare Galiano.

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


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Where is the Galliano family from?

You can see how Galliano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galliano family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Galliano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Galliano families living in London. This was about 93% of all the recorded Galliano's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Galliano families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galliano 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 Galliano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galliano. 21% of Galliano men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Galliano women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galliano were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Fisherman
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Galliano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Galliano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galliano 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 726 immigration records available for the last name Galliano. 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 292 military records available for the last name Galliano. For the veterans among your Galliano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galliano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Galliano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Galliano in 1963 was 65, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galliano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galliano 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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