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Glasford Family History

Glasford Surname Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Glassford.

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


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Where is the Glasford family from?

You can see how Glasford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glasford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glasford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Glasford families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Glasford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glasford families in 1891.
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What did your Glasford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glasford. 32% of Glasford men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Glasford women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glasford were Clerk and Housework.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Glasford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Glasford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glasford 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Glasford. 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 438 military records available for the last name Glasford. For the veterans among your Glasford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glasford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Glasford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Glasford in 1963 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

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