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Glina Family History

Glina 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: Glinka, Lina, Ling, Klink, Oliva, Lin, Linn, Kalina, Lind, Line

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Where is the Glina family from?

You can see how Glina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glina family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Glina families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Glina families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Glina's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Glina families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glina 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 Glina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glina. 50% of Glina men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Glina women worked as an Assembler.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Assemblyman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

What Glina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Glina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glina 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Glina. 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 56 military records available for the last name Glina. For the veterans among your Glina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glina lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Glina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Glina in 1961 was 38, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glina 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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