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 Gallison family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gallison Family History

Gallison Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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 Gallison family from?

You can see how Gallison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gallison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gallison families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Gallison's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Gallison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallison 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 Gallison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, School Teacher was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gallison. 100% of Gallison women worked as a School Teacher.

View Census Data for Gallison | 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Gallison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gallison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallison census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gallison

Passenger Lists

There are 376 immigration records available for the last name Gallison. 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 Gallison immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 392 military records available for the last name Gallison. For the veterans among your Gallison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gallison military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gallison family history

Discover More

What is the average Gallison lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gallison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gallison in 1951 was 66, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gallison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallison 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 Gallison family tree

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