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Glafkides Family History

Glafkides 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: Lapides, Blades, Gaines, Glade, Garside, Glander, Blackie, Lackie

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Glafkides. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glafkides 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Glafkides. 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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There are 15 military records available for the last name Glafkides. For the veterans among your Glafkides ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glafkides lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Glafkides life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Glafkides in 1972 was 54, and 84 in 1988.

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