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Glahs Family History

Glahs 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, Glas, Glahn, Glaus, Grass, Glatz, Claus, Gans, Grahn, Gass

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There are 31 census records available for the last name Glahs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glahs 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

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There are 13 military records available for the last name Glahs. For the veterans among your Glahs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glahs lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Glahs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Glahs in 1968 was 84, and 93 in 2000.

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