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Glabis Family History

Glabis 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: Gladis, Glass, Gladish, Glavin, Gabris, Glas, Alanis, Labit, Laris

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Where is the Glabis family from?

You can see how Glabis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glabis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glabis family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Glabis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Glabis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glabis 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 18 census records available for the last name Glabis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glabis 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Glabis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Glabis. For the veterans among your Glabis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glabis lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Glabis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Glabis in 1981 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glabis 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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