This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Glahm family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Glahm Family History

Glahm 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: Lahm, Glahn, Gahm, Grahm, Alam, Glass, Rahm, Brahm, Elam, Lamm

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Glahm family from?

You can see how Glahm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glahm family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Glahm families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Glahm families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Glahm's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Glahm families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glahm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Glahm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glahm. 100% of Glahm men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Glahm | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Glahm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Glahm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glahm census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Glahm

Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Glahm. 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.

View all Glahm immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Glahm. For the veterans among your Glahm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Glahm military records

You've only scratched the surface of Glahm family history

Discover More

What is the average Glahm lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glahm 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glahm

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Glahm family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial