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Glimsdale Family History

Glimsdale 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: Dimsdale, Lonsdale, Dinsdale, Hinsdale, Twisdale, Tisdale, Lansdale

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Where is the Glimsdale family from?

You can see how Glimsdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glimsdale family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Glimsdale families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Glimsdale's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Glimsdale families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Glimsdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glimsdale 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Glimsdale. 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 49 military records available for the last name Glimsdale. For the veterans among your Glimsdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glimsdale lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Glimsdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Glimsdale in 1973 was 60, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glimsdale 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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