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Gliha Family History

Gliha Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Oliva, Sliva, Lipa, Giza, Guida, Gaida, Lia, Glinka, Lima, Alpha

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Where is the Gliha family from?

You can see how Gliha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gliha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gliha families living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gliha's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Gliha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gliha 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 Gliha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Elem Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gliha. 50% of Gliha men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gliha women worked as an Elem Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gliha were Farmer and Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Elem Teacher
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Gliha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Gliha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gliha 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Gliha. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 125 military records available for the last name Gliha. For the veterans among your Gliha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gliha lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Gliha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gliha in 1959 was 54, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gliha 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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