Galka Family History

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Galka Name Meaning

Polish (Galka): nickname from Polish galka ‘knob’, ‘lump’, probably denoting someone who was disfigured by a prominent carbuncle. This name is also established in German-speaking lands.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kalka, Gaska, Galla, Gajda, Gall, Gala, Galkin, Gal, Palka, Galuska

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Galka Family Origin

Where is the Galka family from?

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You can see how Galka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Galka families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Galka families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Galka's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Galka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Galka Family Occupations

What did your Galka ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Galka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Galka Historical Records

What Galka family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Galka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galka census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Galka. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Galka. For the veterans among your Galka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Galka Life Expectancy

What is the average Galka lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Galka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Galka in 1961 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galka 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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