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Glavis Family History

Glavis 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: Glavin, Lavis, Gladis, Glaves, Gavin, Glass, Lavin, Slavin, Avis

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Where is the Glavis family from?

You can see how Glavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glavis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Glavis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Glavis family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glavis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Glavis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glavis 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 Glavis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glavis. 100% of Glavis men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Glavis women worked as a 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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Glavis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Glavis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glavis 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Glavis. 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 122 military records available for the last name Glavis. For the veterans among your Glavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glavis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Glavis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Glavis in 1962 was 47, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glavis 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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