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Glomb Name Meaning

Polish and German (of Polish origin): variant of Głąb (see Glab ).

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


Similar surnames: Golomb, Glab, Glos, Grom, Glaab, Goeb, Glod, Blom, Loeb, Gloss

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Where is the Glomb family from?

You can see how Glomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glomb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Glomb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Glomb family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glomb's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Glomb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glomb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glomb. 31% of Glomb men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Glomb women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glomb were Farmer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    31%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glomb 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 705 immigration records available for the last name Glomb. 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 517 military records available for the last name Glomb. For the veterans among your Glomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glomb lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Glomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Glomb in 1958 was 31, and 73 in 2004.

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