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Gladysz Family History

Gladysz Surname Meaning

Polish (Gładysz): nickname for a dandy gładysz from gładki ‘smooth’.

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


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Where is the Gladysz family from?

You can see how Gladysz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gladysz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gladysz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Gladysz family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Gladysz's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gladysz families in 1911.
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What did your Gladysz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gladysz. 100% of Gladysz women worked as a Stenographer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Gladysz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gladysz 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 536 immigration records available for the last name Gladysz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 323 military records available for the last name Gladysz. For the veterans among your Gladysz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gladysz lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gladysz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gladysz in 1947 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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