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Glasey Family History

Glasey 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, Glasby, Glaspey, Glaspy, Glassey, Glass, Lasek, Clasby, Glade

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Where is the Glasey family from?

You can see how Glasey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glasey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Glasey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Glasey family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Glasey's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Glasey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glasey 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 92 census records available for the last name Glasey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glasey 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Glasey. 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 14 military records available for the last name Glasey. For the veterans among your Glasey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glasey lifespan?

Average Glasey life expectancy in 1977 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glasey 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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