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Glagan Family History

Glagan 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: Glavan, Lagan, Gagan, Geagan, Ilagan, Fagan, Gahan, Laban, Pagan

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Where is the Glagan family from?

You can see how Glagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glagan family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Glagan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glagan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Glagan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glagan 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 69 census records available for the last name Glagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glagan 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 Glagan. 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 19 military records available for the last name Glagan. For the veterans among your Glagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glagan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glagan 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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