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Galunas Family History

Galunas 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: Gallas, Galas, Salinas, Gelinas, Ganas, Galanis, Galinis, Galus

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Where is the Galunas family from?

You can see how Galunas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galunas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Galunas family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Galunas's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Galunas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galunas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Galunas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Galunas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galunas 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Galunas. 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 9 military records available for the last name Galunas. For the veterans among your Galunas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galunas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Galunas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Galunas in 1964 was 79, and 82 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galunas 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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