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Mcglasson Family History

Mcglasson Surname Meaning

Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Glasáin or Mac Glaisín a patronymic from the personal name Glasán or Glaisín which is from a diminutive of the color term glas ‘gray or blue-green’.

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


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Where is the Mcglasson family from?

You can see how Mcglasson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcglasson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcglasson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 52 Mcglasson families living in Cumberland. This was about 51% of all the recorded Mcglasson's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Mcglasson families in 1891.
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What did your Mcglasson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcglasson. 34% of Mcglasson men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Mcglasson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Colliery Putter Below
    34%
  • Colliery Tipper Below Ground Heavy
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 371 immigration records available for the last name Mcglasson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcglasson. For the veterans among your Mcglasson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcglasson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mcglasson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcglasson in 1956 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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