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Glessner Family History

Glessner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Glaser.

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


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Where is the Glessner family from?

You can see how Glessner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glessner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glessner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Glessner family living in Yukon Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Glessner's in Canada. Yukon Territory had the highest population of Glessner families in 1911.
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What did your Glessner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glessner. 28% of Glessner men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Glessner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glessner were Truck Driver and 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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%

What Glessner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Glessner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glessner 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 720 immigration records available for the last name Glessner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Glessner. For the veterans among your Glessner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glessner lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Glessner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Glessner in 1944 was 26, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glessner 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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