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Galatz Family History

Galatz 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, Glatz, Galat, Galaz, Platz, Goltz, Salata, Galant, Gatz

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Where is the Galatz family from?

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

What did your Galatz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Galatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galatz 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Galatz. 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 90 military records available for the last name Galatz. For the veterans among your Galatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galatz lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Galatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Galatz in 1942 was 28, and 60 in 2003.

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