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Galinis Family History

Galinis Surname Meaning

Lithuanian: topographic name for someone living at the end of a village from galas ‘end’.

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


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Where is the Galinis family from?

You can see how Galinis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galinis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Galinis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Galinis families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Galinis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Galinis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galinis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Galinis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galinis. 57% of Galinis men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Galinis women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galinis were Chipper and Maid.

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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
    57%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Chipper
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Galinis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 728 census records available for the last name Galinis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galinis 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Galinis. 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 486 military records available for the last name Galinis. For the veterans among your Galinis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galinis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Galinis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Galinis in 1960 was 38, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galinis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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