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Glissendorf Family History

Glissendorf 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: Tessendorf, Diefendorf, Middendorf, Hilgendorf, Tischendorf

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Where is the Glissendorf family from?

You can see how Glissendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glissendorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Glissendorf families living in South Dakota. This was about 88% of all the recorded Glissendorf's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Glissendorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glissendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Glissendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glissendorf. 30% of Glissendorf men worked as a Farm Laborer and 60% of Glissendorf women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glissendorf were Farm Labor and Sewing.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Operator
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Labor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Sewing
    40%

What Glissendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Glissendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glissendorf 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Glissendorf. 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 Glissendorf. For the veterans among your Glissendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glissendorf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Glissendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Glissendorf in 1965 was 76, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glissendorf 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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