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Glaz Family History

Glaz 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: Glatz, Glad, Glas, Glaza, Galaz, Glab, Glanz, Glaze, Guan, Graf

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Where is the Glaz family from?

You can see how Glaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glaz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glaz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Glaz families living in Kentucky. This was about 58% of all the recorded Glaz's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Glaz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glaz 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 Glaz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glaz. 70% of Glaz men worked as a 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
    70%
  • Farmer
    30%

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Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Glaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glaz 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Glaz. 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 153 military records available for the last name Glaz. For the veterans among your Glaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glaz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Glaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Glaz in 1968 was 75, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glaz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glaz 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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