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Galam Family History

Galam Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Alam, Galas, Galat, Galm, Gala, Galaz, Galan, Salam, Gall, Gale

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Where is the Galam family from?

You can see how Galam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galam family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Galam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Galam families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Galam's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Galam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Galam. 72% of Galam men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Galam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galam 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Galam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Galam. For the veterans among your Galam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galam lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Galam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Galam in 1977 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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