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Galanin Family History

Galanin 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, Saladin, Galati, Galvin, Galant, Glavin, Lalani, Alanis

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Where is the Galanin family from?

You can see how Galanin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galanin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Galanin families living in Alaska. This was 100% of all the recorded Galanin's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Galanin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galanin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galanin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Sealerlab
    100%
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What Galanin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Galanin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galanin 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Galanin. 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 Galanin. For the veterans among your Galanin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galanin lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Galanin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Galanin in 1981 was 63, and 94 in 1999.

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