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Galaz Name Meaning

Spanish (Gálaz) and Portuguese: possibly from a personal name of literary origin.

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


Similar surnames: Galas, Gala, Gaia, Galvez, Salas, Gall, Glad, Nawaz, Giltz, Kala

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Where is the Galaz family from?

You can see how Galaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galaz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Galaz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Galaz families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Galaz's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Galaz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galaz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galaz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Galaz. 70% of Galaz 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Common Laborer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Galaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galaz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Galaz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 214 military records available for the last name Galaz. For the veterans among your Galaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galaz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Galaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Galaz in 1964 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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