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Gallin Family History

Gallin Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Gallon or Gallion. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Galin.

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


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Where is the Gallin family from?

You can see how Gallin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gallin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Gallin families living in Devon. This was about 36% of all the recorded Gallin's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gallin families in 1891.
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What did your Gallin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gallin. 50% of Gallin men worked as a Farm Worker and 65% of Gallin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gallin were Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Worker
    50%
  • Horseman On Farm
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

What Gallin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gallin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallin 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 922 immigration records available for the last name Gallin. 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 588 military records available for the last name Gallin. For the veterans among your Gallin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gallin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gallin in 1944 was 46, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gallin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallin 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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