Galus Family History

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Galus Name Meaning

Polish variant of Gallus. Also a variant of Hungarian Gálos, a derivative of Gallus.

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


Similar surnames: Galas, Gal, Gall, Palys, Galuska, Gala, Zales, Garis, Gallus, Salas

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Galus Family Origin

Where is the Galus family from?

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You can see how Galus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Galus families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Galus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 18% of all the recorded Galus's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Galus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Galus Family Occupations

What did your Galus ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Galus occupation in Canada was Servant. 100% of Galus's were Servants.

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  • Servant

    100%

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

Galus Historical Records

What Galus family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Galus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galus 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 Galus. 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 Galus. For the veterans among your Galus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Galus Life Expectancy

What is the average Galus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Galus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Galus in 1962 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galus 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.

Famous Galus Family

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Mark Twain1835 - 1910 (74)
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Ansel Easton Adams1902 - 1984 (82)
Amelia Earhart1897 - 1939 (41)
John Philip Sousa1854 - 1932 (77)
Ella Fitzgerald1918 - 1996 (78)
Martin Luther King, Jr.1929 - 1968 (39)
Babe Ruth1895 - 1948 (53)
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