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Glaisher Family History

Glaisher Surname Meaning

see Glazier.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Glaisher family from?

You can see how Glaisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glaisher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Glaisher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Glaisher families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Glaisher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glaisher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glaisher 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 Glaisher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glaisher. 67% of Glaisher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic Duties
    17%
  • Grocer (manageress)
    17%

What Glaisher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glaisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glaisher 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Glaisher. 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 38 military records available for the last name Glaisher. For the veterans among your Glaisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glaisher

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