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Galansky Family History

Galansky 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: Galinsky, Lansky, Galinski, Malinsky, Gilinsky, Plansky, Polansky

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Where is the Galansky family from?

You can see how Galansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galansky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Galansky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Galansky families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Galansky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Galansky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galansky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galansky. 67% of Galansky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Galansky women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Galansky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Galansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galansky 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Galansky. 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 16 military records available for the last name Galansky. For the veterans among your Galansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galansky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Galansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Galansky in 1963 was 63, and 91 in 2003.

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