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Glyn Family History

Glyn Surname Meaning

see Glinn. see Glynn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Glyn family from?

You can see how Glyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Glyn families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Glyn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glyn 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 Glyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student (cambridge) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Glyn. 50% of Glyn men worked as a Student (cambridge) and 62% of Glyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glyn were Mechanic and None.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Student (cambridge)
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    62%
  • Private Means
    17%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • None
    6%

What Glyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Glyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glyn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Glyn. 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 406 military records available for the last name Glyn. For the veterans among your Glyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glyn lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Glyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Glyn in 1961 was 65, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glyn 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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