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Gallin Name Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Gallon or Gallion . Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Galin .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Allin, Ballin, Gallon, Gatlin, Mallin, Gallis, Gallik, Galin, Galler

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Where is the Gallin family from?

You can see how Gallin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gallin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Gallin families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gallin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gallin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gallin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gallin. 60% of Gallin 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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gallin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallin 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 922 immigration records available for the last name Gallin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 588 military records available for the last name Gallin. For the veterans among your Gallin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gallin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gallin in 1944 was 46, and 90 in 2004.

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