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Galek Family History

Galek 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, Malek, Galen, Walek, Galea, Galey, Gales, Valek, Galik, Salek

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Where is the Galek family from?

You can see how Galek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Galek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Galek families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Galek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Galek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galek. 39% of Galek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Galek women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Fanght Teacher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Galek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Galek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galek 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Galek. 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 145 military records available for the last name Galek. For the veterans among your Galek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galek lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Galek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Galek in 1948 was 41, and 63 in 2004.

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