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Glissmann Family History

Glissmann 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: Glissman, Weissmann, Wissmann, Grossmann, Glassman, Gassmann

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Where is the Glissmann family from?

You can see how Glissmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glissmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glissmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Glissmann families living in Missouri. This was about 35% of all the recorded Glissmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Glissmann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Glissmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glissmann 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Glissmann. 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 114 military records available for the last name Glissmann. For the veterans among your Glissmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glissmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Glissmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Glissmann in 1965 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glissmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glissmann 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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