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Glendillen Family History

Glendillen 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: Glanville, Linville, Glendon, Gentile, Gillen, Granville, Dillen

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Where is the Glendillen family from?

You can see how Glendillen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glendillen family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Glendillen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glendillen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Glendillen families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Glendillen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glendillen 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Glendillen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Glendillen. For the veterans among your Glendillen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glendillen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glendillen 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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