Gizaw Family History

Gizaw Surname Meaning

Ethiopian: from the personal name Gizaw which is interpreted as e.g. ‘govern him’ in the Amharic language.

— Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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

Similar surnames: Giza, Gima, Gaw, Guizar, Gizzi, Gibas, Mizak, Genaw, Guza, Gikas

185	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
3	Immigration Records
3	Census and Voter Lists
1	Member Trees

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Census Record

There are 3 census records available for the last name Gizaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gizaw census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Average Gizaw life expectancy in 1996 was 31 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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Gizaw Surname Meaning

Ethiopian: from the personal name Gizaw which is interpreted as e.g. ‘govern him’ in the Amharic language.

— Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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

What Gizaw family records will you find?

Census Record

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Passenger List

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What is the average Gizaw lifespan?

Average Gizaw life expectancy in 1996 was 31 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

Gizaw Family History

Gizaw Surname Meaning

192 record(s) for Gizaw

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Gizaw Surname Meaning

192 record(s) for Gizaw

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Where is the Gizaw family from?

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Census Record

Passenger List

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What is the average Gizaw lifespan?

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