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Glandon Family History

Glandon Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of the English habitational name Clandon (see Clanton).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Glandon family from?

You can see how Glandon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glandon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Glandon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Glandon families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glandon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glandon families in 1891.
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What did your Glandon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glandon. 39% of Glandon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Glandon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glandon were Miner and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 193 immigration records available for the last name Glandon. 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 582 military records available for the last name Glandon. For the veterans among your Glandon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glandon lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Glandon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Glandon in 1954 was 39, and 68 in 2004.

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