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Glas Family History

Glas Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Glass. Dutch: cognate of German Glass. German: from a short form of the medieval personal name Gelasius, the name of a pope (492–96).

Scottish: variant of Glass. Slovenian: nickname from glas ‘voice’ presumably applied to someone with a loud or otherwise remarkable voice.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Glas family from?

You can see how Glas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Glas families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Glas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glas families in 1891.
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What did your Glas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glas. 47% of Glas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    47%
  • Private Means
    27%
  • Domestic
    14%
  • Domestic Servant
    14%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Glas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glas 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Glas. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Glas. For the veterans among your Glas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glas lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Glas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Glas in 1958 was 81, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glas 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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