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Glisker Family History

Glisker 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: Lisker, Lister, Glaser, Gloster, Geisler, Klinker, Sliker, Brisker

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Where is the Glisker family from?

You can see how Glisker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glisker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glisker family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Glisker's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Glisker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glisker 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 53 census records available for the last name Glisker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glisker 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Glisker. 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 41 military records available for the last name Glisker. For the veterans among your Glisker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glisker lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Glisker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Glisker in 1983 was 90, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glisker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glisker 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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