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Galton Name Meaning

English: habitational name from a place in Dorset named Galton.

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


Similar surnames: Halton, Dalton, Alton, Gatton, Garton, Salton, Talton, Gayton, Calton

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Galton Family Origin

Where is the Galton family from?

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    You can see how Galton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Galton families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Galton family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Galton's in the USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Galton families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Galton Family Occupations

    What did your Galton ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Galton occupation in the USA was Farmer. 50% of Galton's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Galton family was Provision Dealer. Farmer, Farm Labor and Keeps House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Galton.

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    • Farmer

      50%

    • Farm Labor

      13%

    • Keeps House

      13%

    • Provision Dealer

      13%

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

    Galton Historical Records

    What Galton family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Galton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Galton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Galton. For the veterans among your Galton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Galton Life Expectancy

    What is the average Galton lifespan?

    Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Galton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Galton in 1966 was 76, and 61 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galton

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galton 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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