Origins of the Gallen surname
About the Gallens
We have a total of 2039 records for people with the last name Gallen.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1500s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Gallens.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the Gallen family's history
Interesting facts about Gallen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Gallens most likely to marry?
What are the most common Gallen first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
Common jobs for Gallens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Gallens in 1921
General Servant
4
Servant
4
Domestic Servant
3
Annuitant
2
Dressmaker
2
Commmon male occupations for Gallens in 1921
Tailor
10
Farm Labourer
6
None
4
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
4
Yeoman
4
