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Galan Name Meaning

Spanish (Galán): nickname from galán ‘beau suitor’ a loanword from French galant (see Galland ). French (southern): nickname for a cheerful or high-spirited or bold person a variant of Galland

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


Similar surnames: Galano, Balan, Galant, Kalan, Malan, Galaz, Galas, Galat, Galang

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Where is the Galan family from?

You can see how Galan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Galan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Galan families living in California. This was about 47% of all the recorded Galan's in USA. California had the highest population of Galan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galan. 38% of Galan men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Galan women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galan were Laundryman and Servant. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Laundryman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Beautician
    8%
  • Servant
    8%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Galan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galan 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Galan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Galan. For the veterans among your Galan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galan lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Galan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Galan in 1946 was 55, and 68 in 2004.

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