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Galat Name Meaning

Polish: possibly a derivative of the Silesian dialect word galoty ‘trousers’ thus a nickname for someone who used to wear elegant trousers.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gala, Galas, Galant, Pilat, Gault, Gal, Galaz, Galan, Golab, Granat

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Where is the Galat family from?

You can see how Galat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Galat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Galat families living in Michigan. This was about 14% of all the recorded Galat's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Galat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Box Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galat. 60% of Galat men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Galat women worked as a Box Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galat were Clerk and 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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Box Maker
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Galat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galat 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Galat. 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 181 military records available for the last name Galat. For the veterans among your Galat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galat lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Galat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Galat in 1953 was 57, and 93 in 2004.

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