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Glispey Family History

Glispey 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: Glaspey, Glasper, Glaspy, Liskey, Glassey, Lister, Lippe, Hiskey

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Where is the Glispey family from?

You can see how Glispey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glispey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glispey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Glispey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Glispey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Glispey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glispey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glispey ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Glispey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glispey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Glispey. 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 20 military records available for the last name Glispey. For the veterans among your Glispey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glispey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Glispey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Glispey in 1965 was 77, and 83 in 2003.

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