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Glisman Family History

Glisman 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: Lisman, Glissman, Glisan, Lipman, Gusman, Reisman, Sliman, Geiman

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Where is the Glisman family from?

You can see how Glisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glisman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glisman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Glisman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Glisman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Glisman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glisman 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 227 census records available for the last name Glisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glisman 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Glisman. 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 30 military records available for the last name Glisman. For the veterans among your Glisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glisman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Glisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Glisman in 1964 was 65, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glisman 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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