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Gliniecki Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from Glińcz (also Glincz) in Kartuzy County Pomeranian Voivodeship (the vast majority of bearers of this surname live in Pomerania) or from any of the places called Glinki and other named with glina ‘clay’.

In particular, these locations can be found in Podlaskie Voivodeship.

The surname reflects the geographical origins of its bearers, highlighting the connection to specific locales in Poland.

Such habitational names are common in Polish culture and often indicate the historical roots of a family.

Understanding the etymology helps in tracing ancestry and appreciating the heritage associated with the name.

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


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Where is the Gliniecki family from?

You can see how Gliniecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gliniecki family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gliniecki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Gliniecki families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gliniecki's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gliniecki families in 1880.
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What did your Gliniecki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gliniecki. 42% of Gliniecki 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
    42%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Sailor
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

What Gliniecki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Gliniecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gliniecki 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Gliniecki. 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 127 military records available for the last name Gliniecki. For the veterans among your Gliniecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gliniecki lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gliniecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gliniecki in 1962 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

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