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Glahan Family History

Glahan 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: Gahan, Glavan, Glahn, Laban, Lapan, Grahn, Glavin, Mahan, Shahan

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Where is the Glahan family from?

You can see how Glahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Glahan families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Glahan family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glahan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Glahan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glahan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Glahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glahan 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Glahan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Glahan. For the veterans among your Glahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glahan lifespan?

Average Glahan life expectancy in 2002 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glahan 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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