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Galuska Name Meaning

Czech (Moravian) and Slovak (Galuška): variant of Haluška (see Haluska ). Americanized form of Polish Galuszka .

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


Similar surnames: Haluska, Galuszka, Galaska, Paluska, Galka, Kapusta, Kaska, Galus

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Where is the Galuska family from?

You can see how Galuska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galuska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Galuska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Galuska families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Galuska's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Galuska families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galuska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galuska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galuska. 38% of Galuska men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Galuska women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galuska were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Inspector
    18%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Galuska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galuska 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Galuska. 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 485 military records available for the last name Galuska. For the veterans among your Galuska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galuska lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Galuska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Galuska in 1956 was 39, and 72 in 2004.

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