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Galatis Family History

Galatis 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: Galati, Galanis, Galatas, Alanis, Galas, Galat, Gallatin, Gladis

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Where is the Galatis family from?

You can see how Galatis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galatis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Galatis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Galatis families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Galatis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Galatis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galatis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galatis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Galatis. 29% of Galatis men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    29%
  • Owner
    15%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
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Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Galatis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galatis 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Galatis. 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 117 military records available for the last name Galatis. For the veterans among your Galatis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galatis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Galatis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Galatis in 1960 was 69, and 71 in 2003.

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