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Glenan Family History

Glenan 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, Glendon, Glen, Goeman, Genn, Greenan, Glynn, Guinan, Goleman

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Where is the Glenan family from?

You can see how Glenan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glenan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Glenan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Glenan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Glenan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glenan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glenan 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 514 census records available for the last name Glenan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glenan 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Glenan. 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 43 military records available for the last name Glenan. For the veterans among your Glenan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glenan lifespan?

Average Glenan life expectancy in 1980 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glenan 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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