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Galati Family History

Galati Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from Galati the name of a place in Sicily and a place in Calabria.

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


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Where is the Galati family from?

You can see how Galati families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galati family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Galati families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Galati's in USA. New York had the highest population of Galati families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galati 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 Galati ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galati. 29% of Galati men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Galati women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galati were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    29%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Barber
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Finisher
    19%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Galati family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Galati. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galati 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Galati. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 964 military records available for the last name Galati. For the veterans among your Galati ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galati lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Galati life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Galati in 1946 was 31, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galati

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Galati 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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