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Galovich Family History

Galovich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Croatian Galović Slovak and Slovenian Galovič (see Galovic).

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


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Where is the Galovich family from?

You can see how Galovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galovich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Galovich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Galovich families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Galovich's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Galovich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galovich 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 Galovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galovich. 46% of Galovich men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Galovich women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galovich were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    46%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    37%
  • New Worker
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

What Galovich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Galovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galovich 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Galovich. 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 260 military records available for the last name Galovich. For the veterans among your Galovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galovich lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Galovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Galovich in 1942 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galovich 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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