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Glazzard Family History

Glazzard Surname Meaning

The variant of Glazier is an alias Glas(s)ier with the reduction of [zj] to [z] and [sj] to [s], along with an excrescent -d, resulting in Glaz(z)ard and Glassard. This showcases phonetic shifts and the evolution of the name over time.

For further comparison, we can look at Johan Glasierd from 1601 and Apolline Glazard from 1687, both found in IGI (Lindridge, Worcs). These examples illustrate the historical usage of the variations of the name in this region.

Another example is Thomas Glasher from 1596, documented in IGI (Ribbesford, Worcs). This highlights how different forms of the name emerged in parallel during the same period.

Additionally, we can see a comparison with John Glazzard from 1645 in the Parish Registers (Ribbesford, Worcs). The differences in spelling and pronunciation reflect the dynamic nature of name evolution in English history.

In particular, Glasher represents a pronunciation of Glas(s)ier where [sj] simplifies to [ʃ], further illustrating the phonological changes that names can undergo in different contexts and periods.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Glazzard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glazzard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Glazzard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Glazzard families living in Staffordshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Glazzard's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Glazzard families in 1891.
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What did your Glazzard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Glazzard. 43% of Glazzard men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Glazzard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glazzard were Old Age Pensioner and Variety Artisttravelling.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Bricklayer
    29%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Variety Artisttravelling
    5%

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Passenger Lists

There are 36 immigration records available for the last name Glazzard. 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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There are 164 military records available for the last name Glazzard. For the veterans among your Glazzard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glazzard lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Glazzard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Glazzard in 1982 was 77, and 72 in 2000.

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