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Galeb Family History

Galeb 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: Gale, Caleb, Galen, Galea, Galey, Gales, Galer, Gall, Hale, Gabel

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Where is the Galeb family from?

You can see how Galeb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galeb family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Galeb family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Galeb's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Galeb families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galeb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galeb ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Galeb ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Galeb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galeb 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Galeb. 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 22 military records available for the last name Galeb. For the veterans among your Galeb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galeb lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Galeb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Galeb in 1966 was 81, and 85 in 1997.

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