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Glew Family History

Glew Name 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


Similar surnames: Grew, Low, Chew, Lew, Glen, Glad, New, Law, Iley, Gales

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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 1911 there were 10 Glew families living in Manitoba. This was about 48% of all the recorded Glew's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Glew families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glew ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Glew. 100% of Glew men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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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 Canada, 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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