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Glacey Family History

Glacey 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, Glancey, Lacey, Gracey, Place, Lucey, Grace, Lacy, Glaser

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Where is the Glacey family from?

You can see how Glacey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glacey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Glacey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Glacey family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glacey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Glacey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glacey 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 71 census records available for the last name Glacey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glacey 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Glacey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Glacey. For the veterans among your Glacey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glacey lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2004, in the United States, Glacey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Glacey in 1992 was 77, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glacey 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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