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Glaska Family History

Glaska 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: Laska, Gaska, Galaska, Glass, Kraska, Glaser, Laski, Lasky, Glas

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Where is the Glaska family from?

You can see how Glaska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glaska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Glaska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Glaska families living in Michigan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Glaska's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Glaska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glaska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Glaska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glaska 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Glaska. 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 10 military records available for the last name Glaska. For the veterans among your Glaska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glaska lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Glaska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Glaska in 1966 was 76, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glaska 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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