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Glasset Family History

Glasset 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: Glasser, Glassel, Glassey, Glass, Lasser, Grasser, Glaser, Glasson

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Where is the Glasset family from?

You can see how Glasset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glasset family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Glasset families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Glasset family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glasset's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Glasset families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glasset 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 143 census records available for the last name Glasset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glasset 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Glasset. 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 5 military records available for the last name Glasset. For the veterans among your Glasset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glasset lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Glasset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Glasset in 1976 was 46, and 62 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glasset 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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