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Galica Family History

Galica Surname Meaning

Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Gal.

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


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Where is the Galica family from?

You can see how Galica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galica family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Galica families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Galica family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Galica's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Galica families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galica 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 Galica ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galica. 58% of Galica men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Galica women worked as a Servant.

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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
    58%
  • Tire Maker
    11%
  • Cutter
    11%
  • Coal Loader
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Galica family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Galica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galica 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Galica. 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 254 military records available for the last name Galica. For the veterans among your Galica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galica lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Galica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Galica in 1961 was 45, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galica

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galica 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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