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Galinsky Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Galinski .

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


Similar surnames: Kalinsky, Galinski, Malinsky, Glinsky, Lapinsky, Dolinsky, Kaminsky

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Where is the Galinsky family from?

You can see how Galinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galinsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Galinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Galinsky families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Galinsky's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Galinsky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galinsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Galinsky. 100% of Galinsky men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Galinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galinsky 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 957 immigration records available for the last name Galinsky. 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 696 military records available for the last name Galinsky. For the veterans among your Galinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galinsky lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Galinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Galinsky in 1949 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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