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Galdins Family History

Galdins 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, Golding, Galkin, Salins, Gallina, Gardin, Walding, Galin

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Where is the Galdins family from?

You can see how Galdins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galdins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Galdins families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Galdins family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Galdins's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Galdins families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Galdins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galdins 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Galdins. 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 1 military records available for the last name Galdins. For the veterans among your Galdins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galdins lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Galdins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Galdins in 1974 was 62, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galdins 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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