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Glesby Family History

Glesby 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: Oglesby, Glasby, Inglesby, Clasby, Lesky, Lusby, Gadsby, Presby

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Where is the Glesby family from?

You can see how Glesby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glesby family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Glesby families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Glesby family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glesby's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Glesby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glesby 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 415 census records available for the last name Glesby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glesby 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Glesby. 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 26 military records available for the last name Glesby. For the veterans among your Glesby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glesby lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Glesby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Glesby in 1965 was 75, and 101 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glesby 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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