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Galys Family History

Galys 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: Palys, Galas, Gales, Galus, Gall, Gale, Gal, Sales, Giles, Gates

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Where is the Galys family from?

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

What did your Galys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Galys. 100% of Galys 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Galys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galys 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Galys. 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 2 military records available for the last name Galys. For the veterans among your Galys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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