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Gallavan Family History

Gallavan 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: Gallivan, Gallahan, Callahan, Galvan, Hallahan, Galligan, Glavan

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Where is the Gallavan family from?

You can see how Gallavan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gallavan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gallavan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gallavan families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Gallavan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gallavan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gallavan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gallavan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gallavan. 43% of Gallavan men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Gallavan women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gallavan were Painter and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Painter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    25%
  • Cashier
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Operator
    25%

What Gallavan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gallavan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gallavan 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Gallavan. 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 213 military records available for the last name Gallavan. For the veterans among your Gallavan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gallavan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gallavan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gallavan in 1961 was 63, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gallavan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gallavan 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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