Galer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Galer family

The surname Galer 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 Galer family

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

Galer 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 Galer family

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Galer migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Galer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Ralph Galer, who arrived in Colorado in 1886 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Galer (post 1700) +

Major Robert Edward Galer, American officer awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor
Robert E. Galer, American fighter pilot and flying ace in the U.S. Marine Corps, during World War II, credited with 13 aerial victories

Citations +

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)