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Glavas Family History

Glavas Surname Meaning

Croatian and Serbian (Glavaš): nickname for a big-headed person from glavaš a derivative of glava ‘head’.Compare Glavan.

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


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Where is the Glavas family from?

You can see how Glavas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glavas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Glavas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Glavas families living in Iowa. This was about 9% of all the recorded Glavas's in USA. Iowa and 4 other states had the highest population of Glavas families in 1920.
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What did your Glavas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glavas. 40% of Glavas men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Cook
    20%

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Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Glavas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glavas 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Glavas. 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 186 military records available for the last name Glavas. For the veterans among your Glavas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glavas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Glavas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Glavas in 1963 was 77, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glavas 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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