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Glayse Family History

Glayse 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: Glass, Glaser, Glade, Glas, Grasse, Gause, Glawe, Glave, Gase

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Where is the Glayse family from?

You can see how Glayse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glayse family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Glayse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Glayse family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glayse's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Glayse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glayse 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 43 census records available for the last name Glayse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glayse 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Glayse. 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 5 military records available for the last name Glayse. For the veterans among your Glayse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glayse lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1972, in the United States, Glayse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Glayse in 1971 was 83, and 62 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glayse 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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