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Glemmen Family History

Glemmen 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: Lemmen, Klemmer, Lommen, Gemme, Clemmens, Lemmer, Gemmel, Lemme

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Where is the Glemmen family from?

You can see how Glemmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glemmen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Glemmen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Glemmen family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glemmen's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Glemmen families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Glemmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glemmen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Glemmen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Glemmen. For the veterans among your Glemmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glemmen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Glemmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Glemmen in 1977 was 67, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glemmen 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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