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Glesmann Family History

Glesmann 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: Lehmann, Wiesmann, Germann, Greimann, Kleemann, Klemann, Gassmann

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Where is the Glesmann family from?

You can see how Glesmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glesmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glesmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Glesmann families living in Massachusetts. This was about 89% of all the recorded Glesmann's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Glesmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glesmann 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 Glesmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glesmann. 50% of Glesmann men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Glesmann women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glesmann were Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Glesmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Glesmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glesmann 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Glesmann. 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 71 military records available for the last name Glesmann. For the veterans among your Glesmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glesmann lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Glesmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Glesmann in 1967 was 67, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glesmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glesmann 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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