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Where is the Glisan family from?

You can see how Glisan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glisan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glisan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 8 Glisan families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Glisan's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Glisan families in 1861.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glisan 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 973 census records available for the last name Glisan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glisan 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Glisan. 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 545 military records available for the last name Glisan. For the veterans among your Glisan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glisan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Glisan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Glisan in 1963 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

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