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Glavenich Family History

Glavenich 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: Slavich, Gleich, Leverich, Pavelich, Blazevich, Lanich, Lavender

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Where is the Glavenich family from?

You can see how Glavenich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glavenich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glavenich family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Glavenich's in USA. California had the highest population of Glavenich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glavenich 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 50 census records available for the last name Glavenich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glavenich 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Glavenich. 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 3 military records available for the last name Glavenich. For the veterans among your Glavenich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glavenich lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Glavenich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Glavenich in 1970 was 75, and 81 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glavenich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glavenich 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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