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Glackens Family History

Glackens Surname 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: Glacken, Glackin, Brackens, Bracken, Blacker, Placke, Blackett, Gacke

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Where is the Glackens family from?

You can see how Glackens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glackens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Glackens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Glackens family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glackens's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Glackens families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Glackens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glackens 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Glackens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Glackens. For the veterans among your Glackens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glackens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Glackens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Glackens in 1968 was 77, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glackens ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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