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Glameyer Family History

Glameyer Surname 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: Altmeyer, Glassmeyer, Gallmeyer, Glaeser, Glazener, Layer, Meyer

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Where is the Glameyer family from?

You can see how Glameyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glameyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Glameyer families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Glameyer's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Glameyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glameyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Glameyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glameyer 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Glameyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Glameyer. For the veterans among your Glameyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glameyer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1996, in the United States, Glameyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Glameyer in 1955 was 51, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glameyer 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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