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Glaysher Family History

Glaysher Surname Meaning

see Glazier.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Glaysher family from?

You can see how Glaysher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glaysher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Glaysher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Glaysher families living in Hampshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Glaysher's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Glaysher families in 1891.
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What did your Glaysher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Glaysher. 48% of Glaysher men worked as a Gardener and 84% of Glaysher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glaysher were Timber Feller Heavy Worker and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Gardener
    48%
  • Builders Labourer
    18%
  • Carpenter (retired)
    12%
  • Timber Feller Heavy Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

What Glaysher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Glaysher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glaysher 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Glaysher. 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 307 military records available for the last name Glaysher. For the veterans among your Glaysher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glaysher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Glaysher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Glaysher in 1967 was 86, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glaysher 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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