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Glor Family History

Glor Surname Meaning

German: from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Hilarius (see Hillary).

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


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Where is the Glor family from?

You can see how Glor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 55 Glor families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Glor's in USA. New York had the highest population of Glor families in 1880.
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What did your Glor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glor. 37% of Glor men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Glor women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glor were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Inspector
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Glor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glor 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Glor. 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 595 military records available for the last name Glor. For the veterans among your Glor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glor lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Glor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Glor in 1957 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glor 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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