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Glasson Family History

Glasson Surname Meaning

Cornish: from Old Cornish glasen ‘greensward verdure’ (a derivative of glas ‘green blue gray’; see Glass) presumably a topographic name for someone who lived by a notably grassy area.

French: variant of Glaçon from a diminutive of glace ‘ice’ hence a nickname for a cold person.

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


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Where is the Glasson family from?

You can see how Glasson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glasson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glasson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 330 Glasson families living in Cornwall. This was about 56% of all the recorded Glasson's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Glasson families in 1891.
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What did your Glasson 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 Glasson. 17% of Glasson men worked as a General Labourer and 60% of Glasson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glasson were Master Baker and Incapacitated.

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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
    17%
  • Mason
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • Master Baker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Glasson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glasson 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Glasson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Glasson. For the veterans among your Glasson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glasson lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Glasson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Glasson in 1944 was 33, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glasson 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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