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Glauner Family History

Glauner Surname Meaning

German: descriptive nickname from a Swabian word denoting a cross-eyed person.

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


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Where is the Glauner family from?

You can see how Glauner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glauner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Glauner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Glauner families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Glauner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Glauner families in 1911.
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What did your Glauner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glauner. 36% of Glauner men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Glauner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glauner were Painter and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Barber
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • New Worker
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%

What Glauner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glauner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glauner 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Glauner. 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 443 military records available for the last name Glauner. For the veterans among your Glauner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glauner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Glauner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Glauner in 1962 was 66, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glauner 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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