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Galecki Name Meaning

Polish (Galecki): habitational name from any of various places named Galki, probably from galka ‘knob’. These are found in the voivodeships of Radom, Siedlce, and Sieradz; also (during the Middle Ages) in the southern borderland of Poland, now part of Ukraine.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Malecki, Walicki, Marecki, Pilecki, Galicki, Kawecki, Gorecki

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Galecki Family Origin

Where is the Galecki family from?

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You can see how Galecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galecki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Galecki families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Galecki's in the USA. Illinois had the highest population of Galecki families in 1920.
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Galecki Family Occupations

What did your Galecki ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Galecki ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Galecki Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Galecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galecki census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Galecki. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Galecki. For the veterans among your Galecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Galecki Life Expectancy

What is the average Galecki lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Galecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Galecki in 1959 was 39, and 72 in 2004.

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