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Glisen Family History

Glisen 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: Glisan, Geisen, Olsen, Lien, Glen, Eisen, Elsen, Glaser, Gansen

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Where is the Glisen family from?

You can see how Glisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glisen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Glisen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Glisen family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Glisen's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Glisen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glisen 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 86 census records available for the last name Glisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glisen 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 Glisen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Glisen. For the veterans among your Glisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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