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Glister Family History

Glister Name Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Lister, Gloster, Geister, Plaster, Gitter, Meister, Lester, Glaser

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Where is the Glister family from?

You can see how Glister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glister family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Glister families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Glister family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Glister's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Glister families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glister. 100% of Glister men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glister 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Glister. 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 169 military records available for the last name Glister. For the veterans among your Glister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glister lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Glister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Glister in 1968 was 52, and 77 in 1991.

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