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Glendown Family History

Glendown 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: Glendon, Glennon, Glandon, London, Lenton, Lennon, Hendon, Bendon

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Where is the Glendown family from?

You can see how Glendown families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glendown family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Glendown families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Glendown's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Glendown families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glendown 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 46 census records available for the last name Glendown. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glendown 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Glendown. 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 10 military records available for the last name Glendown. For the veterans among your Glendown ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glendown lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Glendown life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Glendown in 1970 was 62, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glendown 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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