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Glossbrenner Family History

Glossbrenner 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: Glossner, Brenner, Kalkbrenner, Winebrenner, Fassbender, Glassmeyer

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Where is the Glossbrenner family from?

You can see how Glossbrenner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glossbrenner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Glossbrenner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Glossbrenner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glossbrenner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Glossbrenner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glossbrenner 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 231 census records available for the last name Glossbrenner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glossbrenner 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Glossbrenner. 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 115 military records available for the last name Glossbrenner. For the veterans among your Glossbrenner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glossbrenner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Glossbrenner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Glossbrenner in 1964 was 81, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glossbrenner 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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