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Glaspey Family History

Glaspey Surname Meaning

Irish or Scottish: shortened form of Gillespie.

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


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Where is the Glaspey family from?

You can see how Glaspey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glaspey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glaspey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Glaspey families living in New Brunswick. This was about 89% of all the recorded Glaspey's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Glaspey families in 1911.
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What did your Glaspey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glaspey. 44% of Glaspey men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Glaspey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glaspey were Foreman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glaspey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glaspey 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Glaspey. 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 Glaspey. For the veterans among your Glaspey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glaspey lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Glaspey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Glaspey in 1951 was 35, and 82 in 2004.

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