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Galliker Family History

Galliker 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: Gallier, Galliher, Galler, Callier, Anliker, Vallier, Hilliker

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Where is the Galliker family from?

You can see how Galliker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galliker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Galliker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Galliker family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Galliker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Galliker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galliker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galliker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Galliker. 100% of Galliker men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Galliker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galliker 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Galliker. 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 35 military records available for the last name Galliker. For the veterans among your Galliker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galliker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Galliker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Galliker in 1965 was 57, and 87 in 2003.

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