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Glimsdal Family History

Glimsdal 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: Glissman, Grimshaw, Grimstad, Dimsdale, Glista, Glisan, Giesel

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Where is the Glimsdal family from?

You can see how Glimsdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glimsdal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glimsdal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Glimsdal families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Glimsdal's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Glimsdal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glimsdal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Glimsdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glimsdal. 100% of Glimsdal men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Glimsdal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Glimsdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glimsdal 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Glimsdal. 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 6 military records available for the last name Glimsdal. For the veterans among your Glimsdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glimsdal lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Glimsdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Glimsdal in 1957 was 60, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glimsdal 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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