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Glaspie Family History

Glaspie Name Meaning

Scottish: shortened form of Gillespie .

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


Similar surnames: Glaspey, Glaspy, Glasgow, Gillaspie, Glackin, Leslie, Blaikie

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Where is the Glaspie family from?

You can see how Glaspie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glaspie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glaspie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Glaspie family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glaspie's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Glaspie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glaspie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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What did your Glaspie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glaspie. 43% of Glaspie men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Glaspie women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glaspie were Labor and Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Laborer
    10%
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What Glaspie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Glaspie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glaspie 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Glaspie. 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 712 military records available for the last name Glaspie. For the veterans among your Glaspie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glaspie lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Glaspie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Glaspie in 1957 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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