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Galius Family History

Galius 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: Balius, Galus, Gallus, Julius, Darius, Malkus, Malis, Gaus, Valis

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Where is the Galius family from?

You can see how Galius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galius family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Galius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Galius families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Galius's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Galius families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galius ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Galius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galius 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Galius. 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 14 military records available for the last name Galius. For the veterans among your Galius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galius lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Galius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Galius in 1982 was 65, and 96 in 2000.

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