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Glacy Family History

Glacy 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: Lacy, Glancy, Glace, Gracy, Black, Gray, Gay, Place, Slack, Glass

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Where is the Glacy family from?

You can see how Glacy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glacy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glacy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 6 Glacy families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glacy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Glacy families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glacy 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 307 census records available for the last name Glacy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glacy 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Glacy. 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 55 military records available for the last name Glacy. For the veterans among your Glacy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glacy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Glacy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Glacy in 1965 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glacy 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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