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Gliwa Family History

Gliwa 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: Sliwa, Glowa, Oliva, Sliva, Lipa, Niwa, Giza, Guida, Gaida, Lia

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Where is the Gliwa family from?

You can see how Gliwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gliwa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gliwa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Gliwa families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gliwa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gliwa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gliwa 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 Gliwa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gliwa. 64% of Gliwa men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gliwa women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gliwa were Farmer and Maid.

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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
    64%
  • Moulder
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Gliwa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Gliwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gliwa 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Gliwa. 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 186 military records available for the last name Gliwa. For the veterans among your Gliwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gliwa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gliwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gliwa in 1963 was 47, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gliwa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gliwa 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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