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Glannon Family History

Glannon 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: Gannon, Glennon, Glandon, Glanton, Lannon, Cannon, Glendon, Shannon

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Where is the Glannon family from?

You can see how Glannon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glannon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Glannon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Glannon families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Glannon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Glannon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glannon 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 Glannon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glannon. 50% of Glannon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Glannon women worked as a Stenographer.

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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%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Glannon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Glannon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glannon 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Glannon. 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 340 military records available for the last name Glannon. For the veterans among your Glannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glannon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Glannon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Glannon in 1967 was 80, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glannon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glannon 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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