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Glaesner Family History

Glaesner 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: Glaeser, Glasner, Glassner, Klausner, Glaser, Gassner, Lesner

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Where is the Glaesner family from?

You can see how Glaesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glaesner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glaesner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Glaesner families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Glaesner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Glaesner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glaesner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Glaesner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glaesner. 100% of Glaesner men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Glaesner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Glaesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glaesner 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Glaesner. 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 76 military records available for the last name Glaesner. For the veterans among your Glaesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glaesner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Glaesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Glaesner in 1965 was 70, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glaesner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glaesner 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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