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Glavey Family History

Glavey Surname Meaning

reduced from Mag Fhlaithimh see Claffey compare McCleave.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Glavey family from?

You can see how Glavey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glavey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Glavey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Glavey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Glavey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Glavey families in 1891.
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What did your Glavey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glavey. 100% of Glavey 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glavey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glavey 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Glavey. 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 242 military records available for the last name Glavey. For the veterans among your Glavey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glavey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Glavey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Glavey in 1958 was 53, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glavey 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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