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Glarson Family History

Glarson 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: Gladson, Glasson, Garson, Larson, Glawson, Parson, Garzon, Clayson

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Where is the Glarson family from?

You can see how Glarson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glarson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Glarson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Glarson family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Glarson's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Glarson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glarson 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 Glarson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glarson. 67% of Glarson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Glarson women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Glarson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Glarson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glarson 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Glarson. 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 28 military records available for the last name Glarson. For the veterans among your Glarson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glarson lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Glarson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Glarson in 1979 was 76, and 99 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glarson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glarson 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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