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Galperin Family History

Galperin Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): Russified form of Halpern. The initial g developed since Russian has no h and alters it to g in borrowed words and names.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Galperin family from?

You can see how Galperin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galperin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Galperin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Galperin families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Galperin's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Galperin families in 1911.
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What did your Galperin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Galperin. 19% of Galperin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Cutter
    13%
  • Furniture Worker
    13%

What Galperin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 958 census records available for the last name Galperin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galperin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Galperin. 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 126 military records available for the last name Galperin. For the veterans among your Galperin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galperin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Galperin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Galperin in 1962 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galperin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galperin 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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