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Glendenin Family History

Glendenin 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: Glendening, Clendenin, Glendenning, Clendening, Clendenen, Clendenon

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Where is the Glendenin family from?

You can see how Glendenin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glendenin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glendenin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Glendenin families living in Michigan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Glendenin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Glendenin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Glendenin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glendenin 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Glendenin. 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 51 military records available for the last name Glendenin. For the veterans among your Glendenin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glendenin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1983, in the United States, Glendenin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Glendenin in 1972 was 82, and 77 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glendenin 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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