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Glew Family History

Glew Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Lincolnshire): nickname from Middle English glew ‘wise prudent’

(Old English glēaw) occasionally used as a personal name.

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


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Where is the Glew family from?

You can see how Glew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 338 Glew families living in Yorkshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Glew's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Glew families in 1891.
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What did your Glew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Glew. 15% of Glew men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Glew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glew were Incapacitated and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Retired
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Glew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glew 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Glew. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Glew. For the veterans among your Glew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glew lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Glew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Glew in 1956 was 47, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glew 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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