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Early Origins of the Galore family

The surname Galore was first found in Austria, where the name Gelan became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Galore family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Galore research. Another 115 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1670, 1803 and 1876 are included under the topic Early Galore History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Galore Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gelan, Gelen, Geleem, Geleen, Gelyn, Gelin, Gellen, Gellin, Galen and many more.

Early Notables of the Galore family

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Galore migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Galore Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Jose Galore, aged 50, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1851 1


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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