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Glasco Family History

Glasco Surname Meaning

English and Welsh: variant of Glascock.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Glasco family from?

You can see how Glasco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glasco family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glasco families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Glasco families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glasco's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Glasco families in 1891.
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What did your Glasco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glasco. 28% of Glasco men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Glasco women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glasco were Farm Laborer and Cook.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Cook
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Glasco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glasco 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Glasco. 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 Glasco. For the veterans among your Glasco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glasco lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Glasco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Glasco in 1949 was 35, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glasco 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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