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Gliva Family History

Gliva 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: Oliva, Sliva, Livas, Lipa, Slivka, Clive, Giza, Guida, Gaida, Leva

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Where is the Gliva family from?

You can see how Gliva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gliva family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gliva families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gliva families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Gliva's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gliva families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gliva 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 Gliva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gliva. 67% of Gliva 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
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Gliva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Gliva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gliva 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Gliva. 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 62 military records available for the last name Gliva. For the veterans among your Gliva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gliva lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Gliva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gliva in 1964 was 61, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gliva

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gliva 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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