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Glevey Family History

Glevey 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: Levey, Lever, Leven, Klever, Goewey, Levy, Kleve, Cleve, Levee

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Where is the Glevey family from?

You can see how Glevey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glevey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Glevey family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Glevey's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Glevey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glevey 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 86 census records available for the last name Glevey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glevey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Glevey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Glevey. For the veterans among your Glevey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glevey lifespan?

Average Glevey life expectancy in 1972 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glevey 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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