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Glister Family History

Glister Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Glister family from?

You can see how Glister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glister family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Glister families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Glister families living in Norfolk. This was about 55% of all the recorded Glister's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Glister families in 1891.
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What did your Glister ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Glister. 45% of Glister men worked as a Farm Labourer and 82% of Glister women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glister were Engineer Tool Grinder and Up House 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    45%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    34%
  • Engineer Tool Grinder
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Up Home Duties
    5%
  • Up House Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glister 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Glister. 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 169 military records available for the last name Glister. For the veterans among your Glister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glister lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Glister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Glister in 1968 was 52, and 77 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glister 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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