Galm Family History

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Galm Name Meaning

German: probably a nickname related to Middle High German galm ‘noise’, or a habitational name from Galm near Magdeburg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Salm, Palm, Gamm, Halm, Gall, Gal, Gahm, Kalm, Gale, Baum

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Galm Family Origin

Where is the Galm family from?

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You can see how Galm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galm family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Galm families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Galm families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Galm's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Galm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Galm Family Occupations

What did your Galm ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Farmer, Bag Maker and Bakery were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Galm. The most common Galm occupation in the USA was Farmer. 25% of Galm's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Galm family was Carpenter.

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  • Farmer

    25%

  • Bag Maker

    13%

  • Bakery

    13%

  • Carpenter

    13%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Galm ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Galm Historical Records

What Galm family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Galm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galm census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Galm. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Galm. For the veterans among your Galm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Galm Life Expectancy

What is the average Galm lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Galm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Galm in 1945 was 48, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galm 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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