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Glathorn Family History

Glathorn Surname 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: Lawhorn, Gleghorn, Hathorn, Lathon, Claghorn, Thorn, Gratton, Glatter

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Where is the Glathorn family from?

You can see how Glathorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glathorn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Glathorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Glathorn families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Glathorn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Glathorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glathorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Glathorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glathorn. 100% of Glathorn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Glathorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Glathorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glathorn 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Glathorn. 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 24 military records available for the last name Glathorn. For the veterans among your Glathorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glathorn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Glathorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Glathorn in 1970 was 64, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glathorn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glathorn 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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