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Glur Family History

Glur Name 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: Gbur, Gour, Glor, Lu, Gu, Guo, Lum, Luo, Kaur, Tur

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Where is the Glur family from?

You can see how Glur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glur family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Glur families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Glur families living in Sussex. This was about 85% of all the recorded Glur's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Glur families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glur. 50% of Glur men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Brass Finisher
    25%
  • Painter
    25%
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Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Glur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glur 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Glur. 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 152 military records available for the last name Glur. For the veterans among your Glur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glur lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Glur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Glur in 1964 was 79, and 72 in 2004.

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