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Galinn Family History

Galinn 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: Galin, Gavin, Malin, Linn, Kalina, Gatlin, Galvin, Galvan, Palin

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Where is the Galinn family from?

You can see how Galinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galinn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Galinn family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Galinn's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Galinn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galinn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galinn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Galinn. 100% of Galinn men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Galinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galinn 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Galinn. 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 8 military records available for the last name Galinn. For the veterans among your Galinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galinn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Galinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Galinn in 1970 was 78, and 89 in 2004.

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