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Gwiazda Family History

Gwiazda Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from gwiazda ‘star’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gwiazda family from?

You can see how Gwiazda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwiazda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gwiazda families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Gwiazda's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gwiazda families in 1920.
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What did your Gwiazda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gwiazda. 24% of Gwiazda men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Gwiazda women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gwiazda were Roll Hand and Labor.

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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
    24%
  • Inspector
    16%
  • Bus Driver
    16%
  • Roll Hand
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Labor
    25%

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Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Gwiazda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwiazda 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Gwiazda. 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 235 military records available for the last name Gwiazda. For the veterans among your Gwiazda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwiazda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gwiazda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gwiazda in 1964 was 77, and 82 in 2003.

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