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Glug Family History

Glug 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: Klug, Flug, Lu, Gong, Gu, Guo, Lum, Luo, Geng, Plum

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Where is the Glug family from?

You can see how Glug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glug family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Glug families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Glug families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Glug's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Glug families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glug 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 105 census records available for the last name Glug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glug 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Glug. 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 9 military records available for the last name Glug. For the veterans among your Glug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glug lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Glug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Glug in 1968 was 73, and 94 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glug 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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