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Galovic Family History

Galovic Surname Meaning

Croatian and Serbian (Galović); Slovak and Slovenian (Galovič): patronymic from the personal name Gal (Slovak Gál) which is as a Croatian Slovak and Slovenian name from Latin Gallus a Christian saint's name (see Gall).

Alternatively, it can be considered a Croatian, Serbian, and Slovenian name derived from gal, an obsolete word meaning ‘black’.

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


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Where is the Galovic family from?

You can see how Galovic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galovic family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Galovic families living in Ohio. This was about 16% of all the recorded Galovic's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Galovic families in 1920.
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What did your Galovic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Galovic. 43% of Galovic 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
    43%
  • Coal Miner
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

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Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Galovic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galovic 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Galovic. 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 157 military records available for the last name Galovic. For the veterans among your Galovic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galovic lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Galovic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Galovic in 1962 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galovic 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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