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Gleinn Family History

Gleinn 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: Glenn, Linn, Glen, Klein, Lein, Genn, Leino, Glynn, Ginn, Plein

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Where is the Gleinn family from?

You can see how Gleinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleinn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gleinn families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gleinn family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gleinn's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gleinn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleinn 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 87 census records available for the last name Gleinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleinn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gleinn. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gleinn. For the veterans among your Gleinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleinn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Gleinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gleinn in 1968 was 55, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleinn 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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