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Gleven Family History

Gleven 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: Leven, Kleven, Greven, Cleven, Green, Lever, Klever, Glen, Levin

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Where is the Gleven family from?

You can see how Gleven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleven family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gleven families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Gleven family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gleven's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gleven families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Gleven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleven 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gleven. 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 military records available for the last name Gleven. For the veterans among your Gleven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleven lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Gleven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gleven in 1978 was 61, and 56 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleven 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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