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Glaspell Family History

Glaspell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Glasspell itself a variant of Glasspoole.

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


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Where is the Glaspell family from?

You can see how Glaspell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glaspell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glaspell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Glaspell families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Glaspell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Glaspell families in 1911.
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What did your Glaspell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glaspell. 56% of Glaspell men worked as a 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
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Section Labor
    23%

What Glaspell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glaspell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glaspell 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Glaspell. 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 150 military records available for the last name Glaspell. For the veterans among your Glaspell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glaspell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Glaspell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Glaspell in 1956 was 47, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glaspell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glaspell 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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