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Glessman Family History

Glessman 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: Glissman, Glassman, Gressman, Lessman, Blessman, Grassman, Pressman

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Where is the Glessman family from?

You can see how Glessman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glessman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Glessman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Glessman families living in British Columbia. This was about 53% of all the recorded Glessman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Glessman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glessman 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 Glessman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glessman. 34% of Glessman men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Glessman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glessman were Shipping Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Shipping Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Glessman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Glessman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glessman 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Glessman. 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 36 military records available for the last name Glessman. For the veterans among your Glessman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glessman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Glessman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Glessman in 1968 was 80, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glessman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glessman 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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