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Galonsky Family History

Galonsky 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: Galinsky, Galinski, Malinsky, Gilinsky, Polonsky, Glinsky, Jablonsky

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Where is the Galonsky family from?

You can see how Galonsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galonsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Galonsky families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Galonsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Galonsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galonsky 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 Galonsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galonsky. 100% of Galonsky men worked as a Baker and 100% of Galonsky women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Baker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Galonsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Galonsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galonsky 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Galonsky. 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 26 military records available for the last name Galonsky. For the veterans among your Galonsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galonsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Galonsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Galonsky in 1964 was 75, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galonsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galonsky 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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