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Glasford Name Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Glassford .

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


Similar surnames: Glassford, Glasgow, Blanford, Basford, Gafford, Densford, Bafford

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Where is the Glasford family from?

You can see how Glasford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glasford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glasford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 29 Glasford families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Glasford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Glasford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glasford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glasford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Glasford. 100% of Glasford women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Glasford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glasford 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Glasford. 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 438 military records available for the last name Glasford. For the veterans among your Glasford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glasford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Glasford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Glasford in 1963 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

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