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Galate Family History

Galate 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: Galati, Galante, Garate, Galat, Gale, Agate, Galle, Plate, Glatz

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Where is the Galate family from?

You can see how Galate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galate family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Galate families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Galate families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Galate's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Galate families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galate surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Galate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galate. 43% of Galate men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Galate women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galate were Salesman and Typist. .

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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
    43%
  • Mechanic
    22%
  • Helper
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Typist
    17%
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Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Galate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galate 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Galate. 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 88 military records available for the last name Galate. For the veterans among your Galate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galate lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Galate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Galate in 1963 was 44, and 75 in 1999.

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