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Glemser Family History

Glemser 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: Klemmer, Leiser, Glaser, Leser, Lesser, Genser, Lemer, Lemmer, Goeser

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Where is the Glemser family from?

You can see how Glemser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glemser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Glemser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Glemser family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glemser's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Glemser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glemser 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 Glemser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glemser. 100% of Glemser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Glemser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 720 census records available for the last name Glemser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glemser 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Glemser. 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 205 military records available for the last name Glemser. For the veterans among your Glemser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glemser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Glemser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Glemser in 1965 was 85, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glemser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glemser 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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