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Glassner Family History

Glassner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Glasner.

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


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Where is the Glassner family from?

You can see how Glassner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glassner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Glassner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Glassner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Glassner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glassner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glassner 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 Glassner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glassner. 100% of Glassner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Glassner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Glassner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glassner 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 622 immigration records available for the last name Glassner. 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 983 military records available for the last name Glassner. For the veterans among your Glassner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glassner lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Glassner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Glassner in 1954 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glassner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glassner 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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