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Glisson Family History

Glisson Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Glisson family from?

You can see how Glisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glisson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glisson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Glisson families living in Somerset. This was about 48% of all the recorded Glisson's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Glisson families in 1891.
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What did your Glisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glisson. 67% of Glisson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    17%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    17%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Glisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glisson 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 632 immigration records available for the last name Glisson. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Glisson. For the veterans among your Glisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glisson lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Glisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Glisson in 1946 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glisson 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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