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Glaum Family History

Glaum Surname Meaning

German: probably a nickname from Middle High German glau ‘clever’.

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


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Where is the Glaum family from?

You can see how Glaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glaum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Glaum families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Glaum families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Glaum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glaum families in 1891.
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What did your Glaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cleaner (police Stn and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Glaum. 100% of Glaum men worked as a Cleaner (police Stn and 78% of Glaum 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cleaner (police Stn
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Biscuit Packer
    23%

What Glaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Glaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glaum 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Glaum. 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 165 military records available for the last name Glaum. For the veterans among your Glaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glaum lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Glaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Glaum in 1956 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

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