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Glashon Family History

Glashon 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: Glasson, Glasgow, Gaston, Gladson, Gershon, Gascon, Glahn, Glasheen

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Where is the Glashon family from?

You can see how Glashon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glashon family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Glashon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Glashon families living in Middlesex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Glashon's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Glashon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Glashon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glashon 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Glashon. 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 31 military records available for the last name Glashon. For the veterans among your Glashon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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