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Glagola Name Meaning

Ukrainian and Rusyn: derivative of the Ukrainian verb hlaholity (Russian-oriented transliteration glagoliti) ‘to talk’ probably applied as a nickname for a chatterer.

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


Similar surnames: Gongola, Slaga, Gago, Arola, Ahola, Chagolla, Gazzola, Lala, Lagana

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Where is the Glagola family from?

You can see how Glagola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glagola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Glagola families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Glagola's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Glagola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glagola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glagola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glagola. 63% of Glagola men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Glagola women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glagola were Miner and Maid. .

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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
    63%
  • Mill Worker
    13%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    67%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Glagola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glagola 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Glagola. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 294 military records available for the last name Glagola. For the veterans among your Glagola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glagola lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Glagola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Glagola in 1965 was 79, and 36 in 2004.

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