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Glissin Family History

Glissin 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: Glisson, Glissman, Glasson, Glisan, Pliskin, Glosson, Lessin, Grisson

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Where is the Glissin family from?

You can see how Glissin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glissin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Glissin families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Glissin's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Glissin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glissin 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 Glissin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glissin. 100% of Glissin men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Glissin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glissin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Glissin. 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 14 military records available for the last name Glissin. For the veterans among your Glissin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glissin lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glissin

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