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Galdun Family History

Galdun 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: Gulden, Galvin, Galvan, Alden, Gayden, Galen, Galkin, Walden, Golden

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Where is the Galdun family from?

You can see how Galdun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galdun family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Galdun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Galdun families living in Arkansas. This was about 8% of all the recorded Galdun's in USA. Arkansas and 3 other states had the highest population of Galdun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galdun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galdun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galdun. 100% of Galdun men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Galdun women worked as a House Work. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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What Galdun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Galdun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galdun 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Galdun. 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 53 military records available for the last name Galdun. For the veterans among your Galdun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galdun lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Galdun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Galdun in 1962 was 48, and 80 in 2002.

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