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Glah Family History

Glah 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: Glad, Glas, Olah, Glahn, Glab, Guan, Graf, Gal, Gray, Shah

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Where is the Glah family from?

You can see how Glah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glah family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Glah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Glah family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Glah's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Glah families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glah 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 175 census records available for the last name Glah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glah 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Glah. 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 510 military records available for the last name Glah. For the veterans among your Glah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glah lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Glah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Glah in 1969 was 84, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glah 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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