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Glau Family History

Glau Surname Meaning

German: nickname for an astute person from Old High German Low German glou glau ‘circumspect’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Glau family from?

You can see how Glau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glau family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Glau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Glau families living in Hampshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Glau's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Glau families in 1891.
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What did your Glau ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glau 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Glau. 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 439 military records available for the last name Glau. For the veterans among your Glau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Glau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Glau in 1962 was 75, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glau 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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