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Glaessel Family History

Glaessel 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: Glassel, Gressel, Gessel, Glaeser, Grassel, Glasser, Gassel, Graesser

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Where is the Glaessel family from?

You can see how Glaessel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glaessel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glaessel family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Glaessel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Glaessel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glaessel 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 31 census records available for the last name Glaessel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glaessel 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Glaessel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Glaessel. For the veterans among your Glaessel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glaessel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Glaessel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Glaessel in 1973 was 25, and 89 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glaessel 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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