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Glasgo Family History

Glasgo Name 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: Glasgow, Glasco, Glass, Glaser, Glas, Glasson, Lango, Lasko, Lago

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Where is the Glasgo family from?

You can see how Glasgo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glasgo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glasgo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Glasgo families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 46% of all the recorded Glasgo's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Glasgo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glasgo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glasgo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glasgo. 34% of Glasgo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Glasgo women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Box Maker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Glasgo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glasgo 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Glasgo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 203 military records available for the last name Glasgo. For the veterans among your Glasgo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glasgo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Glasgo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Glasgo in 1968 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

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