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Galender Family History

Galender Surname 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: Calender, Lavender, Gander, Callender, Ellender, Blender, Glander

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Where is the Galender family from?

You can see how Galender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galender family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Galender families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Galender families living in Texas. This was about 83% of all the recorded Galender's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Galender families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galender surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Galender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galender 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Galender. 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 12 military records available for the last name Galender. For the veterans among your Galender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galender lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Galender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Galender in 1972 was 72, and 89 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galender

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galender 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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