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Glance Family History

Glance Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Glantz and Glanz.

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


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Where is the Glance family from?

You can see how Glance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glance families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Glance families living in British Columbia. This was about 48% of all the recorded Glance's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Glance families in 1911.
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What did your Glance ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glance. 34% of Glance men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Glance women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glance were Machinist and 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stitcher
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Glance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Glance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glance 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Glance. 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 348 military records available for the last name Glance. For the veterans among your Glance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glance lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Glance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Glance in 1950 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glance

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glance 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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