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Galow Family History

Galow Surname Meaning

East German: habitational name from Galow in Silesia Poland.

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


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Where is the Galow family from?

You can see how Galow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Galow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Galow family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Galow's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Galow families in 1891.
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What did your Galow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Galow. 100% of Galow 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Galow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galow 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Galow. 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 340 military records available for the last name Galow. For the veterans among your Galow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Galow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Galow in 1963 was 86, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galow 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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