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Glesher Family History

Glesher 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: Flesher, Lesher, Gleicher, Lester, Glaser, Gloster, Lusher, Leser

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Where is the Glesher family from?

You can see how Glesher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glesher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glesher family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glesher's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Glesher families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Glesher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glesher 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 immigration records available for the last name Glesher. 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 military records available for the last name Glesher. For the veterans among your Glesher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glesher lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1997, in the United States, Glesher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Glesher in 1995 was 92, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glesher 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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