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Glans Family History

Glans 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, Gans, Glas, Lans, Glaus, Glanz, Goans, Guan, Grass, Plank

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Where is the Glans family from?

You can see how Glans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Glans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Glans families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Glans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Glans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glans. 25% of Glans men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Manager
    14%

What Glans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glans 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 964 immigration records available for the last name Glans. 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 451 military records available for the last name Glans. For the veterans among your Glans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glans lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Glans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Glans in 1965 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glans

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glans 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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