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Glaster Family History

Glaster Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German glast ‘shine lustre’ for someone who manages to shine or stand out.

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


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Where is the Glaster family from?

You can see how Glaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glaster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Glaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Glaster family living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Glaster's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Glaster families in 1911.
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What did your Glaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glaster. 39% of Glaster men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Glaster women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glaster were Foreman and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Engineer
    12%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glaster 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Glaster. 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 156 military records available for the last name Glaster. For the veterans among your Glaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glaster lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Glaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Glaster in 1962 was 46, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glaster 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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