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Glassenberg Family History

Glassenberg 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: Wassenberg, Glassberg, Massenburg, Langenberg, Blankenberg

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Where is the Glassenberg family from?

You can see how Glassenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glassenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Glassenberg families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Glassenberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Glassenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glassenberg 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 Glassenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glassenberg. 100% of Glassenberg 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 Glassenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Glassenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glassenberg 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Glassenberg. 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 16 military records available for the last name Glassenberg. For the veterans among your Glassenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glassenberg lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Glassenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Glassenberg in 1975 was 83, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glassenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glassenberg 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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