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Glaholm Family History

Glaholm Surname Meaning

Of uncertain origin but perhaps a variant of Glenholmes; compare John Glaholm 1785.

John Glenholm 1788 in IGI.

(Glanton Northumb).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Glaholm family from?

You can see how Glaholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glaholm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Glaholm families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Glaholm families living in Durham. This was about 58% of all the recorded Glaholm's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Glaholm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glaholm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glaholm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glaholm. 100% of Glaholm women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Glaholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glaholm 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Glaholm. 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 89 military records available for the last name Glaholm. For the veterans among your Glaholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glaholm lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Glaholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Glaholm in 1976 was 62, and 75 in 2003.

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