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Galec Family History

Galec 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, Golec, Galen, Malec, Galea, Galey, Gales, Galer, Gall, Hale

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Where is the Galec family from?

You can see how Galec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Galec family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Galec's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Galec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Galec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Galec. 100% of Galec men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Galec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Galec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galec 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Galec. 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 5 military records available for the last name Galec. For the veterans among your Galec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galec lifespan?

Average Galec life expectancy in 1969 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galec 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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