Origins of the Galen surname
About the Galens
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Interesting facts about Galen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Galens most likely to marry?
Van Galens
&
Verduins
What are the most common Galen first names?
John
William
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Galens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Galens in 1921
Dressmaker
4
Servant
2
Widow
2
Annuitant
1
Annuitant Landed Property
1
Commmon male occupations for Galens in 1921
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4
Agricultural Labourer
3
Painter
3
Barler
2
Brewer
2
