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Glashan Family History

Glashan Surname Meaning

see McGlashan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Glashan family from?

You can see how Glashan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glashan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Glashan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Glashan families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Glashan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glashan families in 1891.
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What did your Glashan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glashan. 100% of Glashan 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Glashan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glashan 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 714 immigration records available for the last name Glashan. 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 226 military records available for the last name Glashan. For the veterans among your Glashan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glashan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Glashan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Glashan in 1964 was 66, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glashan 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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