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Glissmeyer Family History

Glissmeyer 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: Glassmeyer, Plassmeyer, Klusmeyer, Grassmyer, Priesmeyer, Griesemer

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Where is the Glissmeyer family from?

You can see how Glissmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glissmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Glissmeyer families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Glissmeyer's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Glissmeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glissmeyer 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 Glissmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glissmeyer. 50% of Glissmeyer men worked as a Bookkeeper and 100% of Glissmeyer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Tailor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Glissmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Glissmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glissmeyer 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Glissmeyer. 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 49 military records available for the last name Glissmeyer. For the veterans among your Glissmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glissmeyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Glissmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Glissmeyer in 1965 was 77, and 100 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glissmeyer 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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