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Glaeser Family History

Glaeser Surname Meaning

German (Gläser):: variant of Glaser. from a variant of Kleser a short form of the personal name Nikolaus (see Nicholas) in Siegerland district.

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


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Where is the Glaeser family from?

You can see how Glaeser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glaeser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Glaeser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Glaeser families living in Surrey. This was about 47% of all the recorded Glaeser's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Glaeser families in 1891.
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What did your Glaeser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glaeser. 15% of Glaeser men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Glaeser women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glaeser were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Glaeser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glaeser 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Glaeser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Glaeser. For the veterans among your Glaeser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glaeser lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Glaeser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Glaeser in 1954 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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