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Galvan Family History

Galvan Surname Meaning

Spanish (Galván): from a medieval personal name. This is in origin the Latin name Galbanus (a derivative of the Roman surname Galba of uncertain origin).

However, it was used in a number of medieval romances as an equivalent of the Celtic name Gawain (see Gavin) and it is probably this association that was mainly responsible for its popularity in the Middle Ages.

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


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Where is the Galvan family from?

You can see how Galvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galvan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Galvan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Galvan families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Galvan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Galvan families in 1891.
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What did your Galvan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Galvan. 100% of Galvan 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 30,000 census records available for the last name Galvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galvan 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Galvan. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Galvan. For the veterans among your Galvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galvan lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Galvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Galvan in 1943 was 41, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galvan 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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