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Glinger Family History

Glinger 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: Slinger, Ginger, Clinger, Linger, Olinger, Klinger, Klinge, Linge

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Where is the Glinger family from?

You can see how Glinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Glinger families living in Missouri. This was about 63% of all the recorded Glinger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Glinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Glinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glinger 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Glinger. 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 21 military records available for the last name Glinger. For the veterans among your Glinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glinger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Glinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Glinger in 1969 was 55, and 62 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glinger 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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