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Galazka Family History

Galazka Surname Meaning

Polish (Gałązka): nickname for a small or insignificant person from gałązka ‘twig branch’. Compare Galaska.

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


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Where is the Galazka family from?

You can see how Galazka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galazka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Galazka families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Galazka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Galazka families in 1920.
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What did your Galazka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galazka. 58% of Galazka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Galazka women worked as an Inspector.

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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
    58%
  • New Worker
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Galazka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Galazka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galazka 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Galazka. 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 65 military records available for the last name Galazka. For the veterans among your Galazka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galazka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Galazka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Galazka in 1964 was 75, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galazka ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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