Galen Family History

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Galen Name Meaning

Reduced form of the Dutch surname van Galen, a habitational name, probably from Gaal in the province of North Brabant, or perhaps from the German town of Gahlen in North Rhine-Westphalia. English: variant of Galyon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Palen, Gaden, Glen, Kalen, Walen, Gales, Garen, Gallen, Galler, Halen

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Galen Family Origin

Where is the Galen family from?

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1840
    1920
    You can see how Galen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Galen families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Galen families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Galen's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Galen families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Galen Family Occupations

    What did your Galen ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Galen family was Dyer. Farmer, Laborer and Cigar Maker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Galen. The most common Galen occupation in the USA was Farmer. 28% of Galen's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      28%

    • Laborer

      12%

    • Cigar Maker

      4%

    • Dyer

      4%

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

    Galen Historical Records

    What Galen family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Galen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Galen

    Passenger List

    There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Galen. 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 Card

    There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Galen. For the veterans among your Galen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Galen Life Expectancy

    What is the average Galen lifespan?

    Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Galen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Galen in 1947 was 58, and 58 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galen

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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