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Glins Family History

Glins 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: Lins, Goins, Glines, Gains, Ling, Klink, Lis, Glass, Lin, Elias

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Where is the Glins family from?

You can see how Glins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Glins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Glins family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glins's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Glins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glins 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 Glins ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Farm Helper
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office
    100%

What Glins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Glins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glins 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Glins. 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 72 military records available for the last name Glins. For the veterans among your Glins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glins lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Glins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Glins in 1966 was 70, and 69 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glins 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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