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Galano Name Meaning

Spanish: nickname for an elegant man from an adjectival derivative of galán ‘beau dandy’ (see Galan ). Italian (Calabria): nickname of Greek origin for someone with blue eyes (see Galanos ).

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


Similar surnames: Galan, Galiano, Galanis, Galang, Galanos, Galant, Malan, Solano

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Where is the Galano family from?

You can see how Galano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galano family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Galano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Galano families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Galano's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Galano families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galano. 75% of Galano men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Galano women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galano were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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
    75%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Field Laborer
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%
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Census Records

There are 910 census records available for the last name Galano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galano 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 897 immigration records available for the last name Galano. 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 167 military records available for the last name Galano. For the veterans among your Galano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galano lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Galano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Galano in 1944 was 18, and 78 in 2004.

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