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Galyean Name Meaning

English: variant of Galyan and Galyen .

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


Similar surnames: Galyan, Galyen, Galyon, Galayda, Lycan, Galen, Alyea, Galvan, Valleau

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Where is the Galyean family from?

You can see how Galyean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galyean family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Galyean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Galyean families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 58% of all the recorded Galyean's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Galyean families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galyean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galyean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galyean. 21% of Galyean men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Galyean women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galyean were Farming and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Galyean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galyean 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Galyean. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Galyean. For the veterans among your Galyean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galyean lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Galyean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Galyean in 1943 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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