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Galeb Family History

Galeb Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gale, Caleb, Galen, Galea, Galey, Gales, Galer, Gall, Hale, Gabel

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Where is the Galeb family from?

You can see how Galeb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galeb family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Galeb family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Galeb's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Galeb families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Galeb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galeb 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Galeb. 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 22 military records available for the last name Galeb. For the veterans among your Galeb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galeb lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Galeb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Galeb in 1966 was 81, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galeb 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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