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Glaub Family History

Glaub Surname Meaning

German: from a Germanized form of Slavic glava ‘head’ a nickname for someone with a large or otherwise remarkable head.

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


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Where is the Glaub family from?

You can see how Glaub families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glaub family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Glaub families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 7 Glaub families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Glaub's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Glaub families in 1871.
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What did your Glaub ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glaub. 25% of Glaub men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Glaub women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glaub were Carpenter and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glaub. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glaub 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Glaub. 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 613 military records available for the last name Glaub. For the veterans among your Glaub ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glaub lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Glaub life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Glaub in 1958 was 48, and 85 in 2004.

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