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Galowin Family History

Galowin 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: Baldwin, Galvin, Galkin, Alwin, Galin, Galpin, Malouin, Gallin, Galow

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Where is the Galowin family from?

You can see how Galowin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galowin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Galowin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Galowin family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Galowin's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Galowin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galowin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galowin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Galowin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Galowin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galowin 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Galowin. 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 Galowin. For the veterans among your Galowin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galowin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Galowin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Galowin in 1973 was 74, and 90 in 1998.

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