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Glymps Family History

Glymps 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: Glymph, Grymes, Glass, Lyman, Lampe, Gayman, Lampi, Glynn, Gaymon

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Where is the Glymps family from?

You can see how Glymps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glymps family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Glymps families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Glymps's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Glymps families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glymps surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Glymps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glymps 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Glymps. 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 7 military records available for the last name Glymps. For the veterans among your Glymps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glymps lifespan?

Average Glymps life expectancy in 1970 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glymps 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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