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Glaves Family History

Glaves Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Gleave.

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


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Where is the Glaves family from?

You can see how Glaves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glaves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glaves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Glaves families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Glaves's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Glaves families in 1911.
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What did your Glaves ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Glaves. 80% of Glaves men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    20%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Glaves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glaves 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Glaves. 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 523 military records available for the last name Glaves. For the veterans among your Glaves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glaves lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Glaves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Glaves in 1954 was 28, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glaves 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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