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Glysen Family History

Glysen 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: Olsen, Glen, Elsen, Glaser, Glynn, Gansen, Gayden, Gloden, Giesen

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Where is the Glysen family from?

You can see how Glysen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glysen family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Glysen families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Glysen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Glysen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glysen 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 55 census records available for the last name Glysen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glysen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Glysen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Glysen. For the veterans among your Glysen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glysen lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2000, in the United States, Glysen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Glysen in 1994 was 95, and 98 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glysen 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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