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Glyptis Family History

Glyptis 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: Raptis, Gladis, Lantis, Gattis, Altis, Gentis, Gettis, Loftis, Lewis

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Where is the Glyptis family from?

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

What did your Glyptis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Glyptis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Glyptis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glyptis 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Glyptis. 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 35 military records available for the last name Glyptis. For the veterans among your Glyptis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glyptis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Glyptis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Glyptis in 1966 was 64, and 41 in 2004.

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