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Gluys Family History

Gluys 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: Glass, Gruss, Gluck, Guy, Leys, Gaus, Klus, Glas, Glos, Sluis

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Where is the Gluys family from?

You can see how Gluys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gluys family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gluys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gluys family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gluys's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gluys families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Gluys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gluys 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gluys. 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 Gluys. For the veterans among your Gluys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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