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Glewe Family History

Glewe 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: Glawe, Glew, Grewe, Lee, Gee, Loewe, Goewey, Glen, Lew, Kleve

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Where is the Glewe family from?

You can see how Glewe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glewe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glewe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Glewe families living in Ohio. This was about 41% of all the recorded Glewe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Glewe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glewe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Glewe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glewe 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Glewe. 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 10 military records available for the last name Glewe. For the veterans among your Glewe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glewe lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Glewe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Glewe in 1968 was 78, and 55 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glewe 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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