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Glaesser Family History

Glaesser 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, Glasser, Graesser, Lasser, Grasser, Glaser, Lesser, Gasser

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Where is the Glaesser family from?

You can see how Glaesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glaesser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glaesser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Glaesser families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Glaesser's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Glaesser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glaesser 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 Glaesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glaesser. 50% of Glaesser men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Glaesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Glaesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glaesser 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Glaesser. 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 53 military records available for the last name Glaesser. For the veterans among your Glaesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glaesser lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Glaesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Glaesser in 1962 was 70, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glaesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glaesser 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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