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Galanif Family History

Galanif 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: Galanis, Galati, Galant, Lalani, Alanis, Galano, Galante, Galinis

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

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Galanif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galanif 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 Galanif. 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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There are 34 military records available for the last name Galanif. For the veterans among your Galanif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galanif lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1998, in the United States, Galanif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Galanif in 1948 was 54, and 62 in 1998.

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