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Glaza Name Meaning

Polish (Głaza): from a derivative of głaz ‘big stone’ possibly a nickname for a hard-hearted person.

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


Similar surnames: Gramza, Glad, Glowa, Lapa, Maza, Glab, Gala, Guza, Glaab, Laba

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Where is the Glaza family from?

You can see how Glaza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glaza family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Glaza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Glaza families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Glaza's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Glaza families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glaza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glaza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glaza. 31% of Glaza men worked as a Farmer and 48% of Glaza women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glaza were Mechanic and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    48%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Waitress
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glaza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glaza 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Glaza. 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 412 military records available for the last name Glaza. For the veterans among your Glaza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glaza lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Glaza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Glaza in 1957 was 58, and 84 in 2004.

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