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Glauben Family History

Glauben 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: Glauber, Klauber, Gruben, Laube, Clausen, Lauren, Laugen, Lauber

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Where is the Glauben family from?

You can see how Glauben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glauben family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glauben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Glauben families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Glauben's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Glauben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glauben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glauben ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Glauben ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Glauben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glauben 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Glauben. 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 33 military records available for the last name Glauben. For the veterans among your Glauben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glauben lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Glauben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Glauben in 1965 was 63, and 66 in 2001.

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