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Glyson Family History

Glyson 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: Lyson, Lyon, Elson, Gayton, Glynn, Gaymon, Clayson, Gladson, Bryson

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Where is the Glyson family from?

You can see how Glyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glyson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Glyson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Glyson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Glyson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glyson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Glyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glyson 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Glyson. 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 20 military records available for the last name Glyson. For the veterans among your Glyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glyson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glyson 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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