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Glasper Family History

Glasper Surname Meaning

English (Durham and North Yorkshire): variant of Scottish and northern English Glasby.

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


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Where is the Glasper family from?

You can see how Glasper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glasper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Glasper families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Glasper families living in Durham. This was about 45% of all the recorded Glasper's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Glasper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glasper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Glasper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Glasper. 43% of Glasper men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Glasper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glasper were Old Age Pensioner and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Game Keeper
    29%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Glasper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glasper 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 623 immigration records available for the last name Glasper. 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 688 military records available for the last name Glasper. For the veterans among your Glasper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glasper lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Glasper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Glasper in 1957 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glasper 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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