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Gallanger Family History

Gallanger 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: Gallinger, Gallager, Callander, Gallagher, Garlinger, Mallinger

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Where is the Gallanger family from?

You can see how Gallanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallanger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gallanger families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Gallanger families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gallanger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gallanger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallanger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gallanger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Gallanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallanger 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gallanger. 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 30 military records available for the last name Gallanger. For the veterans among your Gallanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallanger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Gallanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gallanger in 1965 was 82, and 88 in 2002.

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