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Glenda Family History

Glenda 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: Grenda, Lenda, Glenna, Glende, Landa, Glendon, Glen, Kolenda, Glinka

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Where is the Glenda family from?

You can see how Glenda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glenda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Glenda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glenda family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glenda's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Glenda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glenda 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 104 census records available for the last name Glenda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glenda 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Glenda. 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 8 military records available for the last name Glenda. For the veterans among your Glenda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glenda lifespan?

Average Glenda life expectancy in 2001 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glenda 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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