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Galinsky Family History

Galinsky Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Galinski.

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


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Where is the Galinsky family from?

You can see how Galinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galinsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Galinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Galinsky families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Galinsky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Galinsky families in 1891.
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What did your Galinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cable Layer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Galinsky. 24% of Galinsky men worked as a Cable Layer and 76% of Galinsky women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galinsky were Tailors Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cable Layer
    24%
  • Cabinent Maker
    16%
  • Shopkeeper (dealer In House Furnist
    16%
  • Tailors Fitter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Tailoress
    9%
  • House Duties
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%

What Galinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Galinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galinsky 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 957 immigration records available for the last name Galinsky. 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 696 military records available for the last name Galinsky. For the veterans among your Galinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galinsky lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Galinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Galinsky in 1949 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galinsky 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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