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Galand Family History

Galand 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: Garland, Galant, Galano, Maland, Galan, Aland, Galang, Garand

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Where is the Galand family from?

You can see how Galand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Galand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Galand family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Galand's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Galand families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galand. 34% of Galand men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Galand women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Attendant
    23%
  • Mechanic
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Galand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galand 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Galand. 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 84 military records available for the last name Galand. For the veterans among your Galand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galand lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Galand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Galand in 1970 was 73, and 62 in 2002.

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