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Glavy Family History

Glavy 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: Glave, Lavy, Gray, Gay, Glass, Grave, Geary, Gnagy, Glatz, Lacy

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Where is the Glavy family from?

You can see how Glavy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glavy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Glavy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Glavy families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glavy's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Glavy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glavy 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 209 census records available for the last name Glavy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glavy 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Glavy. 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 37 military records available for the last name Glavy. For the veterans among your Glavy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glavy lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Glavy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Glavy in 1971 was 83, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glavy 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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