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Glands Family History

Glands 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: Glandt, Lands, Landa, Land, Glass, Gandy, Bland, Lande, Lando, Gans

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Where is the Glands family from?

You can see how Glands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glands family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Glands families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Glands family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glands's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Glands families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glands surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Glands ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glands. 100% of Glands women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Glands family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Glands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glands 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Glands. 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 15 military records available for the last name Glands. For the veterans among your Glands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glands lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Glands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Glands in 1976 was 86, and 105 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glands 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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