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Glasston Family History

Glasston 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: Glasson, Gladstone, Gaston, Gladson, Glawson, Glassman, Classon

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Where is the Glasston family from?

You can see how Glasston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glasston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Glasston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Glasston families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Glasston's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Glasston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glasston 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 70 census records available for the last name Glasston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glasston 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Glasston. 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 4 military records available for the last name Glasston. For the veterans among your Glasston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glasston lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Glasston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Glasston in 1967 was 58, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glasston 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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