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Galewski Name Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from Galew two villages in Greater Poland Voivodeship or Galewice in Łódź Voivodeship. See also Gall

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


Similar surnames: Malewski, Zalewski, Gajewski, Sulewski, Waleski, Galinski, Godlewski

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Where is the Galewski family from?

You can see how Galewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galewski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Galewski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Galewski families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Galewski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Galewski families in 1880.
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What did your Galewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galewski. 23% of Galewski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Galewski women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galewski were Watchman and Assembler. .

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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
    23%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Watchman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Assembler
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Galewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galewski 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Galewski. 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 300 military records available for the last name Galewski. For the veterans among your Galewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galewski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Galewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Galewski in 1965 was 88, and 89 in 2004.

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