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Gleynn Family History

Gleynn 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: Glynn, Glenn, Glen, Lynn, Genn, Gwynn, Flynn, Glennon, Glenny, Lenn

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Where is the Gleynn family from?

You can see how Gleynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleynn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gleynn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gleynn families living in California. This was about 73% of all the recorded Gleynn's in USA. California had the highest population of Gleynn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleynn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gleynn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gleynn. 100% of Gleynn women worked as an Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Gleynn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleynn 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gleynn. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gleynn. For the veterans among your Gleynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleynn 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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