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Glanis Family History

Glanis 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: Alanis, Gladis, Ganis, Galanis, Glass, Danis, Manis, Gans, Gladish

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Where is the Glanis family from?

You can see how Glanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glanis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glanis family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Glanis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Glanis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glanis 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 41 census records available for the last name Glanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glanis 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Glanis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Glanis. For the veterans among your Glanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glanis lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Glanis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Glanis in 1979 was 85, and 87 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glanis 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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