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Glasa Family History

Glasa Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Glass, Glas, Glaza, Laska, Grass, Basa, Last, Lala, Lada, Casa

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Where is the Glasa family from?

You can see how Glasa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glasa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Glasa families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Glasa families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Glasa's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Glasa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glasa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Glasa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glasa. 100% of Glasa men worked as a Barber.

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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

  • Barber
    100%

What Glasa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Glasa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glasa 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Glasa. 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 40 military records available for the last name Glasa. For the veterans among your Glasa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glasa lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Glasa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Glasa in 1972 was 69, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glasa ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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