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Glie Family History

Glie 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: Lie, Gloe, Glime, Elie, Li, Gale, Lee, Lier, Lye, Grime

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Where is the Glie family from?

You can see how Glie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Glie family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Glie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Glie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glie 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 105 census records available for the last name Glie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glie 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Glie. 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 Glie. For the veterans among your Glie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glie lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Glie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Glie in 1976 was 75, and 94 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glie 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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