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Galich Family History

Galich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Galić Slovenian Galič (see Galic).

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


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Where is the Galich family from?

You can see how Galich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Galich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Galich families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Galich's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Galich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galich 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 Galich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Galich. 70% of Galich 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
    70%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Packer
    10%

What Galich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Galich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galich 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Galich. 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 197 military records available for the last name Galich. For the veterans among your Galich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galich lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Galich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Galich in 1942 was 48, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galich 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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