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Glasnapp Family History

Glasnapp 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: Gaskamp, Snapp, Glasner, Glaspy, Laska, Knapp, Glass, Granat, Glasgow

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Where is the Glasnapp family from?

You can see how Glasnapp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glasnapp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Glasnapp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Glasnapp families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Glasnapp's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Glasnapp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glasnapp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glasnapp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glasnapp. 34% of Glasnapp men worked as a Farm Operator. .

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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

  • Farm Operator
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Molder
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
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Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Glasnapp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glasnapp 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Glasnapp. 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 58 military records available for the last name Glasnapp. For the veterans among your Glasnapp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glasnapp lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Glasnapp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Glasnapp in 1964 was 55, and 89 in 2004.

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