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Glanner Family History

Glanner 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: Glander, Glanzer, Glazner, Glauner, Glasner, Lander, Tanner, Gander

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Where is the Glanner family from?

You can see how Glanner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glanner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Glanner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Glanner families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glanner's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Glanner families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glanner 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 Glanner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glanner. 50% of Glanner men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • General Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Glanner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Glanner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glanner 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Glanner. 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 108 military records available for the last name Glanner. For the veterans among your Glanner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glanner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Glanner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Glanner in 1970 was 78, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glanner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glanner 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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