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Glezer Family History

Glezer 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: Glazer, Lever, Klever, Kleber, Leber, Geyer, Geier, Leer, Glaser

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Where is the Glezer family from?

You can see how Glezer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glezer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Glezer families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Glezer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Glezer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glezer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glezer 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Glezer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glezer 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 658 immigration records available for the last name Glezer. 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 33 military records available for the last name Glezer. For the veterans among your Glezer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glezer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Glezer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Glezer in 1970 was 75, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glezer 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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