In 1857, the population consisted of 859 Roman Catholics, 250 Greek Catholics and 1057 Jews. Since poverty was rampant, a number of residents decided to leave Galicia and settle in Northern America.
The 1857 census revealed that Galicia's population consisted of 859 Roman Catholics, 250 Greek Catholics, and 1057 Jews. As a result of the economic difficulties faced by many, some residents chose to leave their homeland and establish new lives in Northern America.