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Glassmer Family History

Glassmer 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: Glasser, Glassner, Lasser, Grasser, Glaser, Gasser, Gassner

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Where is the Glassmer family from?

You can see how Glassmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glassmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glassmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Glassmer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Glassmer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Glassmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glassmer 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 79 census records available for the last name Glassmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glassmer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Glassmer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Glassmer. For the veterans among your Glassmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glassmer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Glassmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Glassmer in 1964 was 57, and 94 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glassmer 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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