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Glathe Family History

Glathe 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: Lathe, Plate, Glatz, Blythe, Glade, Glatter, Flath, Salathe, Platte

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Where is the Glathe family from?

You can see how Glathe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glathe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glathe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Glathe families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Glathe's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Glathe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glathe 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 119 census records available for the last name Glathe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glathe 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Glathe. 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 69 military records available for the last name Glathe. For the veterans among your Glathe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glathe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Glathe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Glathe in 1967 was 82, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glathe 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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