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Glesberry Family History

Glesberry 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: Elsberry, Goldsberry, Dewberry, Newberry, Hansberry, Rasberry

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Where is the Glesberry family from?

You can see how Glesberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glesberry family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 4 Glesberry families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Glesberry's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Glesberry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glesberry 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 11 census records available for the last name Glesberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glesberry 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Glesberry. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Glesberry. For the veterans among your Glesberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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