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Galis Family History

Galis 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: Malis, Valis, Kalis, Balis, Salis, Garis, Galas, Galin, Gales, Ganis

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Where is the Galis family from?

You can see how Galis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Galis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Galis families living in California. This was about 26% of all the recorded Galis's in USA. California had the highest population of Galis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galis. 20% of Galis men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Galis women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Galis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galis 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Galis. 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 174 military records available for the last name Galis. For the veterans among your Galis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Galis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Galis in 1962 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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