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Gwizdala Name Meaning

Polish (Gwizdała): nickname for someone noted for his cheerful whistling from a derivative of gwizdać ‘to whistle’.

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


Similar surnames: Cwikla, Ruszala, Gubala, Switala, Fiala, Gala, Fudala, Szala, Gwozdz

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Where is the Gwizdala family from?

You can see how Gwizdala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwizdala family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gwizdala families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Gwizdala families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gwizdala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gwizdala families in 1880.
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What did your Gwizdala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gwizdala. 35% of Gwizdala men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gwizdala women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gwizdala were Operator and Cleaner. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Cleaner
    50%
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Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Gwizdala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwizdala 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Gwizdala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 150 military records available for the last name Gwizdala. For the veterans among your Gwizdala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwizdala lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Gwizdala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gwizdala in 1940 was 38, and 84 in 2004.

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