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Galster Name Meaning

German and Swiss German: nickname from Middle High German galster ‘incantation deceit’ also in Swabia ‘magpie’ and in this sense it may have been a nickname for a trickster pilferer or petty thief.

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


Similar surnames: Ganster, Gilster, Balster, Gasser, Gerster, Polster, Aster, Balter

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Where is the Galster family from?

You can see how Galster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Galster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Galster families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Galster's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Galster families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galster. 25% of Galster men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Galster women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galster were Salesman and Student Nurse. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Student Nurse
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Galster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galster 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Galster. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Galster. For the veterans among your Galster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galster lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Galster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Galster in 1956 was 51, and 67 in 2004.

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