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Glysz Family History

Glysz 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: Glass, Glatz, Glynn, Glas, Glos, Grosz, Gless, Gloss, Glunz, Slisz

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Where is the Glysz family from?

You can see how Glysz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glysz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Glysz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Glysz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Glysz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glysz 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 Glysz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glysz. 100% of Glysz men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Glysz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Glysz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glysz 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Glysz. 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 29 military records available for the last name Glysz. For the veterans among your Glysz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glysz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Glysz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Glysz in 1971 was 67, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glysz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glysz 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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