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Glin Family History

Glin 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: Lin, Glen, Olin, Golin, Guin, Galin, Gelin, Eglin, Ulin, Gin

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Where is the Glin family from?

You can see how Glin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Glin families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Glin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glin 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 Glin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glin. 100% of Glin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glin 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Glin. 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 319 military records available for the last name Glin. For the veterans among your Glin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Glin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Glin in 1976 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glin 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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