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Glunz Family History

Glunz Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German glunse ‘spark’ hence a nickname for someone with a lively intelligence or possibly an explosive temperament.

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


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Where is the Glunz family from?

You can see how Glunz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glunz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glunz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Glunz families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Glunz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Glunz families in 1880.
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What did your Glunz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glunz. 46% of Glunz 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farming
    9%

What Glunz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glunz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glunz 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Glunz. 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 307 military records available for the last name Glunz. For the veterans among your Glunz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glunz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Glunz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Glunz in 1963 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glunz 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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