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Galates Family History

Galates 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: Galatas, Gates, Galati, Goates, Galles, Galster, Galante, Galas

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Where is the Galates family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galates surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Galates ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Galates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galates 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Galates. 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 3 military records available for the last name Galates. For the veterans among your Galates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galates lifespan?

Average Galates life expectancy in 1971 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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