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Galecki Name Meaning

Polish (Gałecki): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Gałki probably from gałka ‘knob’. These are found in Łódź and Masovian voivodeships; also (during the Middle Ages) in the southern borderland of Poland now part of Ukraine.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Malecki, Walicki, Marecki, Pilecki, Galicki, Kawecki, Gorecki

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Where is the Galecki family from?

You can see how Galecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galecki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Galecki families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Galecki's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Galecki families in 1920.
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What did your Galecki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galecki. 69% of Galecki men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Galecki women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galecki were Press Operator and Operator. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    69%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Molder
    10%
  • Press Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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What Galecki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Galecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galecki census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 359 immigration records available for the last name Galecki. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 203 military records available for the last name Galecki. For the veterans among your Galecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galecki lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Galecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Galecki in 1959 was 39, and 72 in 2004.

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