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Glasmeyer Family History

Glasmeyer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Glassmeyer, Klusmeyer, Plassmeyer, Plasterer, Glaser, Kammeyer

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Where is the Glasmeyer family from?

You can see how Glasmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glasmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glasmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Glasmeyer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Glasmeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Glasmeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Glasmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glasmeyer 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Glasmeyer. 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 28 military records available for the last name Glasmeyer. For the veterans among your Glasmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glasmeyer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Glasmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Glasmeyer in 1974 was 58, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glasmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glasmeyer 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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