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Glashaw Family History

Glashaw 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: Glasgow, Glasow, Bashaw, Latshaw, Mashaw, Laska, Glass, Gahan, Shaw

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Where is the Glashaw family from?

You can see how Glashaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glashaw family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Glashaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Glashaw family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Glashaw's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Glashaw families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glashaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Glashaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glashaw 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Glashaw. 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 11 military records available for the last name Glashaw. For the veterans among your Glashaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glashaw lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Glashaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Glashaw in 1972 was 71, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glashaw 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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