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Glaton Family History

Glaton 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: Laton, Glanton, Gleaton, Slaton, Alton, Alston, Seaton, Elton, Luton

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Where is the Glaton family from?

You can see how Glaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glaton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Glaton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Glaton families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Glaton's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Glaton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glaton 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 Glaton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glaton. 100% of Glaton women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Glaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glaton 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Glaton. 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 19 military records available for the last name Glaton. For the veterans among your Glaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glaton lifespan?

Average Glaton life expectancy in 2004 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glaton 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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