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Galus Family History

Galus Name Meaning

Polish and Czech; Slovak (mainly Gálus): from a Latin(ized) form of the personal name Gal or Gál (compare Gallus ).

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


Similar surnames: Galas, Gal, Gall, Palys, Galuska, Gala, Zales, Garis, Gallus, Salas

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Where is the Galus family from?

You can see how Galus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Galus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Galus families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Galus's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Galus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galus. 35% of Galus men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Galus women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galus were Iron Worker and Maid. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Iron Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Galus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galus 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Galus. 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 344 military records available for the last name Galus. For the veterans among your Galus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Galus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Galus in 1962 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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