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Glisky Family History

Glisky 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: Glinsky, Lasky, Lesky, Glinka, Lisko, Klosky, Lisk, Gilinsky, Lisby

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Where is the Glisky family from?

You can see how Glisky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glisky family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Glisky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Glisky family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glisky's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Glisky families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glisky 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 161 census records available for the last name Glisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glisky 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Glisky. 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 Glisky. For the veterans among your Glisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glisky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Glisky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Glisky in 1966 was 79, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glisky 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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