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Glyda Family History

Glyda 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: Lyda, Gayda, Lada, Goda, Gajda, Lyde, Gazda, Goya, Glynn, Guida

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Where is the Glyda family from?

You can see how Glyda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glyda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Glyda families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Glyda's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Glyda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glyda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Glyda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glyda 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Glyda. 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 17 military records available for the last name Glyda. For the veterans among your Glyda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glyda lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Glyda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Glyda in 1965 was 74, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glyda 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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