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Gliens Family History

Gliens 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: Lien, Glen, Lins, Lies, Gless, Gries, Klien, Goens, Gens, Wiens

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Where is the Gliens family from?

You can see how Gliens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gliens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gliens family living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gliens's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Gliens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Gliens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gliens 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gliens. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gliens. For the veterans among your Gliens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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