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Galevan Family History

Galevan 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: Galvan, Galvin, Goleman, Ganesan, Galen, Glavan, Galea, Gallivan

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Where is the Galevan family from?

You can see how Galevan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galevan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Galevan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Galevan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Galevan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Galevan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Galevan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galevan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Galevan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Galevan. For the veterans among your Galevan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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