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Glaisler Family History

Glaisler 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: Glaser, Geisler, Laidler, Gaiser, Gassler, Glaeser, Glasier, Gisler

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Where is the Glaisler family from?

You can see how Glaisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glaisler family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Glaisler families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glaisler's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Glaisler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glaisler 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 16 census records available for the last name Glaisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glaisler 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Glaisler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Glaisler. For the veterans among your Glaisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glaisler lifespan?

Average Glaisler life expectancy in 1952 was 40 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 46.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glaisler 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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