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Glispy Family History

Glispy 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: Glaspy, Lisby, Glinsky, Glista, Glisan, Grisby, Lisy, Lippy, Lissy

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Where is the Glispy family from?

You can see how Glispy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glispy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Glispy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Glispy families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Glispy's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Glispy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glispy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glispy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glispy. 100% of Glispy 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Glispy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glispy 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Glispy. 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 45 military records available for the last name Glispy. For the veterans among your Glispy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glispy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Glispy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Glispy in 1964 was 77, and 79 in 2003.

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