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Glauss Family History

Glauss 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: Glass, Clauss, Glaus, Klauss, Gauss, Grass, Gruss, Claus, Gass, Gaus

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Where is the Glauss family from?

You can see how Glauss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glauss family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Glauss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Glauss families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Glauss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Glauss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glauss 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 115 census records available for the last name Glauss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glauss 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Glauss. 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 22 military records available for the last name Glauss. For the veterans among your Glauss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glauss lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Glauss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Glauss in 1979 was 90, and 100 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glauss 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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