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Glispin Family History

Glispin 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: Crispin, Gilpin, Glisan, Pliskin, Glisson, Glaspie, Flippin, Litwin

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Where is the Glispin family from?

You can see how Glispin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glispin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glispin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Glispin families living in Massachusetts. This was about 68% of all the recorded Glispin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Glispin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Glispin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glispin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Glispin. 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 39 military records available for the last name Glispin. For the veterans among your Glispin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glispin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Glispin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Glispin in 1963 was 73, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glispin 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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