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Glann Family History

Glann 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: Gann, Glynn, Lann, Gnann, Klann, Glahn, Glanz, Blann, Glenn, Guan

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Where is the Glann family from?

You can see how Glann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Glann families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Glann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glann 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 Glann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glann. 60% of Glann 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
    60%
  • Ant Flower Worker
    40%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Glann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glann 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Glann. 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 490 military records available for the last name Glann. For the veterans among your Glann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Glann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Glann in 1964 was 69, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glann 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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