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Glavina Family History

Glavina 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: Glavin, Gravina, Gavin, Lavin, Slavin, Blazina, Flavin, Glaviano

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Where is the Glavina family from?

You can see how Glavina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glavina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glavina family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glavina's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Glavina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glavina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Glavina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glavina 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 536 immigration records available for the last name Glavina. 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 39 military records available for the last name Glavina. For the veterans among your Glavina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glavina lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Glavina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Glavina in 1970 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glavina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glavina 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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