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Galaska Family History

Galaska Name Meaning

Altered form of Polish Gałązka (see Galazka ).

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


Similar surnames: Galuska, Gaska, Laska, Galuszka, Glaza, Palka, Galka, Maslanka, Kalka

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Where is the Galaska family from?

You can see how Galaska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galaska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Galaska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Galaska families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Galaska's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Galaska families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galaska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galaska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galaska. 32% of Galaska men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Galaska women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Machinist
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Galaska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Galaska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galaska 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Galaska. 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 166 military records available for the last name Galaska. For the veterans among your Galaska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galaska lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Galaska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Galaska in 1964 was 75, and 84 in 2003.

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