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Glaab Family History

Glaab Surname Meaning

German: from a Germanized form of Polish głab ‘cabbage stalk’ probably a nickname for a cabbage grower or for a simpleton.

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


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Where is the Glaab family from?

You can see how Glaab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glaab family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Glaab families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Glaab families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Glaab's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Glaab families in 1911.
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What did your Glaab ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glaab. 15% of Glaab men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Glaab women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • New Worker
    15%
  • General Clerk
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Glaab family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glaab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glaab 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Glaab. 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 873 military records available for the last name Glaab. For the veterans among your Glaab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glaab lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Glaab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Glaab in 1952 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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