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Glasner Family History

Glasner Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Glaser.

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


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Where is the Glasner family from?

You can see how Glasner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glasner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Glasner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Glasner families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Glasner's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Glasner families in 1891.
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What did your Glasner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glasner. 13% of Glasner men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Glasner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glasner were Proprietor 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

  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Visitor
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Glasner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glasner 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 997 immigration records available for the last name Glasner. 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 856 military records available for the last name Glasner. For the veterans among your Glasner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glasner lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Glasner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Glasner in 1954 was 59, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glasner 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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