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Glanden Family History

Glanden 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: Glander, Landen, Glandon, Gladden, Gladen, Lander, Gander, Linden

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Where is the Glanden family from?

You can see how Glanden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glanden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glanden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Glanden families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glanden's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Glanden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glanden 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 Glanden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glanden. 100% of Glanden men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Glanden women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Glanden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glanden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glanden 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Glanden. 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 152 military records available for the last name Glanden. For the veterans among your Glanden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glanden lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Glanden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Glanden in 1954 was 35, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glanden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glanden 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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