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Glacel Family History

Glacel 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: Glace, Gabel, Place, Clavel, Grace, Glaser, Glade, Glazer, Lace

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Where is the Glacel family from?

You can see how Glacel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glacel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glacel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Glacel families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Glacel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Glacel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glacel 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 64 census records available for the last name Glacel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glacel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Glacel. 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 27 military records available for the last name Glacel. For the veterans among your Glacel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glacel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Glacel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Glacel in 1966 was 68, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glacel 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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