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Glayre Family History

Glayre 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: Clare, Lare, Glade, Glawe, Glave, Claire, Lapre, Glore, Hayre, Glace

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Where is the Glayre family from?

You can see how Glayre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glayre family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Glayre families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Glayre families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Glayre's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glayre families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Glayre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glayre 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Glayre. 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 1 military records available for the last name Glayre. For the veterans among your Glayre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glayre lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1991, in the United States, Glayre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Glayre in 1988 was 89, and 87 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glayre 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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