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Glassburn Family History

Glassburn Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Glas(s)brenner, an occupational name for a glass maker from German Glas ‘glass’.

It combines the elements of the German language, reflecting the craftsmanship associated with glass-making.

The term Brenner translates to ‘burner’, indicating the process involved in crafting glass.

This name signifies the professional trade and skills of its bearers in the glass industry.

Overall, it illustrates the blending of language and culture in the context of American immigration and occupational identity.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Glassburn family from?

You can see how Glassburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glassburn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Glassburn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Glassburn families living in Essex. This was about 73% of all the recorded Glassburn's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Glassburn families in 1891.
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What did your Glassburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glassburn. 41% of Glassburn men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Glassburn women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glassburn were Farm Laborer and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Helper
    17%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Cook
    12%

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Passenger Lists

There are 117 immigration records available for the last name Glassburn. 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 689 military records available for the last name Glassburn. For the veterans among your Glassburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glassburn lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Glassburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Glassburn in 1943 was 36, and 51 in 2004.

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