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Glannis Family History

Glannis 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: Grannis, Annis, Alanis, Gladis, Landis, Ganis, Galanis, Gianni

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Where is the Glannis family from?

You can see how Glannis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glannis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glannis family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Glannis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Glannis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Glannis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glannis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Glannis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Glannis. For the veterans among your Glannis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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