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Glista Family History

Glista Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname for someone who used to intrude himself everywhere from glista ‘worm earthworm’.

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


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Where is the Glista family from?

You can see how Glista families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glista family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Glista families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Glista families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Glista's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Glista families in 1911.
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What did your Glista ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glista. 50% of Glista 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
    50%
  • Miner
    28%
  • Bartender
    12%
  • Gas Station Operator
    12%

What Glista family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Glista. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glista 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Glista. 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 247 military records available for the last name Glista. For the veterans among your Glista ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glista lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Glista life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Glista in 1962 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glista 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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