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Glawin Family History

Glawin 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, Gladin, Gladwin, Gavin, Lavin, Lewin, Blain, Slavin, Lakin

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Where is the Glawin family from?

You can see how Glawin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glawin family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Glawin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Glawin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Glawin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glawin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glawin 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 Glawin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seaman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glawin. 100% of Glawin men worked as a Seaman.

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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

  • Seaman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Glawin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glawin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Glawin. 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 Glawin. For the veterans among your Glawin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glawin lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glawin

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