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Glasgal Family History

Glasgal 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: Glasgow, Glassel, Laska, Glass, Lasell, Glaser, Gaspar, Mangal

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Where is the Glasgal family from?

You can see how Glasgal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glasgal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glasgal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Glasgal families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Glasgal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Glasgal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glasgal 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 Glasgal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glasgal. 100% of Glasgal men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Glasgal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Glasgal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glasgal 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 Glasgal. 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 2 military records available for the last name Glasgal. For the veterans among your Glasgal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glasgal lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Glasgal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Glasgal in 1972 was 63, and 96 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glasgal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glasgal 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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