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Galvion Family History

Galvion 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: Galvin, Gallion, Gavin, Galvan, Galkin, Alvin, Calvin, Gullion, Galin

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Where is the Galvion family from?

You can see how Galvion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galvion family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Galvion families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Galvion families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Galvion's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Galvion families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galvion 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 27 census records available for the last name Galvion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galvion 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Galvion. 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 6 military records available for the last name Galvion. For the veterans among your Galvion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galvion lifespan?

Average Galvion life expectancy in 1974 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galvion 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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