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Glimcher Family History

Glimcher 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: Gleicher, Lischer, Gilcher, Letcher, Lichter, Limmer, Witcher

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Where is the Glimcher family from?

You can see how Glimcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glimcher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glimcher family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Glimcher's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Glimcher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glimcher 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 59 census records available for the last name Glimcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glimcher 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Glimcher. 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 32 military records available for the last name Glimcher. For the veterans among your Glimcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glimcher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Glimcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Glimcher in 1964 was 69, and 65 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glimcher 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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