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Galton Family History

Galton Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Galton in Owermoigne (Dorset) from Old English gafol ‘tax toll’ + tūn ‘settlement’.

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


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Where is the Galton family from?

You can see how Galton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Galton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 115 Galton families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Galton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Galton families in 1891.
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What did your Galton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Galton. 25% of Galton men worked as a Gardener and 87% of Galton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galton were Gardener Heavy Worker and Home 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    25%
  • Bricklayer
    19%
  • Incapacitated
    19%
  • Gardener Heavy Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Home Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Galton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galton 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Galton. 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 559 military records available for the last name Galton. For the veterans among your Galton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Galton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Galton in 1966 was 76, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galton 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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