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Glaas Family History

Glaas Name 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: Glass, Laas, Glas, Klaas, Glaab, Glaus, Grass, Elias, Faas, Haas

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Where is the Glaas family from?

You can see how Glaas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glaas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Glaas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Glaas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Glaas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Glaas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glaas 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 Glaas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glaas. 67% of Glaas men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Glaas women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glaas were Farmer and New Worker. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Glaas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glaas 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Glaas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Glaas. For the veterans among your Glaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glaas lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Glaas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Glaas in 1983 was 91, and 92 in 2000.

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