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Glymph Family History

Glymph Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Glimpf: unexplained. This surname is found mainly in SC and GA; its bearers are mainly African Americans. The surname Glimpf is very rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Gaymon, Lynch, Plymel, Klemp, Lampo, Lampi, Gayman, Lampa, Lampe

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Where is the Glymph family from?

You can see how Glymph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glymph family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Glymph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Glymph families living in Tennessee. This was about 56% of all the recorded Glymph's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Glymph families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glymph surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glymph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glymph. 43% of Glymph men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Glymph women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glymph were Helper and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Helper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glymph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glymph 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Glymph. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 359 military records available for the last name Glymph. For the veterans among your Glymph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glymph lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Glymph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Glymph in 1954 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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