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Galacia Family History

Galacia Name 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: Galicia, Galati, Palacio, Garcia, Palaia, Calamia, Gracia, Galarza

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Where is the Galacia family from?

You can see how Galacia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galacia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Galacia families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Galacia families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Galacia's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Galacia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galacia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galacia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Galacia. 100% of Galacia men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Galacia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galacia 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Galacia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Galacia. For the veterans among your Galacia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galacia lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Galacia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Galacia in 1976 was 47, and 32 in 2001.

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