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Galivan Family History

Galivan 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: Galvan, Gallivan, Galvin, Gavigan, Galiano, Galligan, Galin, Glavan

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Where is the Galivan family from?

You can see how Galivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galivan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Galivan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Galivan families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Galivan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Galivan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galivan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galivan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Galivan. 100% of Galivan men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Galivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galivan 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Galivan. 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 280 military records available for the last name Galivan. For the veterans among your Galivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galivan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Galivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Galivan in 1962 was 77, and 80 in 2003.

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