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Glater Family History

Glater 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: Glaser, Glazer, Plater, Glatter, Grater, Glatzer, Slater, Later

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Where is the Glater family from?

You can see how Glater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glater family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Glater families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Glater families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Glater's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Glater families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glater 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 Glater ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glater. 100% of Glater 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 624 census records available for the last name Glater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glater 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Glater. 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 109 military records available for the last name Glater. For the veterans among your Glater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glater lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Glater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Glater in 1971 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glater

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glater 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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