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Giza Family History

Giza Surname Meaning

Polish (also Giża): nickname from Old Polish and dialect giża giza ‘hind leg of an ox or swine’

possibly applied as a metonymic occupational name for a butcher.

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


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Where is the Giza family from?

You can see how Giza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giza family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Giza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Giza family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Giza's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Giza families in 1901.
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What did your Giza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giza. 34% of Giza men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Giza women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Giza were Carpenter and Operator.

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Giza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giza 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 784 immigration records available for the last name Giza. 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 777 military records available for the last name Giza. For the veterans among your Giza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giza lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Giza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Giza in 1950 was 29, and 77 in 2004.

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