Cognomen Galvão (Galvao 
, Galvão ) , around the globe, is a widespread family name. The family name Galvão is habitual in Portugal, where it is quite a common surname, Brazil, and Cabo Verde. In absolute terms, it most frequently occurs in Brazil, Portugal, and the United States.
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| Galvao, Galvão | Portugal, Angola, United States, France, Brazil |
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paio galvão Catholic cardinal, PT (b. 1165) |
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joão galvão PT (b. 1426) |
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antónio galvão Portuguese administrator and historian, PT (b. 1490) |
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| francisco fernándes galvão poet (b. 1554) |
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antônio da madre de deus galvão PT (b. 1697) |
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rufino eneias gustavo galvão Brazilian politician (1831-1909), BR (b. 1831) |
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| manuel antônio galvão Brazilian politician (1791-1850), BR (b. 1791) |
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antônio eneias gustavo galvão BR (b. 1832) |
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| filipe benício da fonseca galvão Brazilian politician, BR (b. 1828) |
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joão alexandre lopes galvão PT (b. 1874) |
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| manuel do nascimento da fonseca galvão Brazilian politician, BR (b. 1837) |
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henrique carlos da mata galvão Portuguese politician and writer (1895-1970), PT (b. 1895) |
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| ramiz galvão Brazilian writer (1846-1938), BR (b. 1846) |
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ney neves galvão Brazilian economist (1902-1990), BR (b. 1902) |
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| argemiro galvão Brazilian journalist, BR (b. 1859) |
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