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Glasier Family History

Glasier Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Glaser. Americanized form of German Glaser.

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


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Where is the Glasier family from?

You can see how Glasier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glasier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glasier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Glasier families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Glasier's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Glasier families in 1911.
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What did your Glasier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Glasier. 55% of Glasier men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Labourer
    19%

What Glasier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Glasier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glasier 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 625 immigration records available for the last name Glasier. 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 546 military records available for the last name Glasier. For the veterans among your Glasier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glasier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Glasier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Glasier in 1962 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glasier 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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