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Galyen Family History

Galyen Surname Meaning

English: variant of Galyon or of its cognate Gallien. This surname is not found in Britain.

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


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Where is the Galyen family from?

You can see how Galyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galyen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Galyen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Galyen families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Galyen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Galyen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galyen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Galyen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Galyen. 100% of Galyen men worked as a Plumber fitter and 100% of Galyen 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plumber fitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Galyen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Galyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galyen 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Galyen. 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 401 military records available for the last name Galyen. For the veterans among your Galyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galyen lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Galyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Galyen in 1944 was 22, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galyen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galyen 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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