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Glauser Family History

Glauser Surname Meaning

Swiss German: patronymic from Glaus.

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


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Where is the Glauser family from?

You can see how Glauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glauser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Glauser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Glauser family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Glauser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Glauser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glauser 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 Glauser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glauser. 17% of Glauser men worked as a Manager and 25% of Glauser women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glauser were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Manager
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Beautician
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Glauser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Glauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glauser 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 893 immigration records available for the last name Glauser. 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 553 military records available for the last name Glauser. For the veterans among your Glauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glauser lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Glauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Glauser in 1943 was 43, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glauser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glauser 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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