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Galleske Family History

Galleske 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: Galles, Vallese, Galler, Zaleski, Galley, Galle, Ballester, Valles

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Where is the Galleske family from?

You can see how Galleske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galleske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Galleske families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Galleske's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Galleske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galleske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galleske ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Galleske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galleske 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Galleske. 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 7 military records available for the last name Galleske. For the veterans among your Galleske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galleske lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Galleske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Galleske in 1965 was 69, and 92 in 2000.

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