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Glend Family History

Glend 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: Glen, Gleed, Blend, Glenn, Glenz, Glende, Lenz, Lund, Land, Bland

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Where is the Glend family from?

You can see how Glend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glend family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glend families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Glend family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Glend's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glend families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glend 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 206 census records available for the last name Glend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glend 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Glend. 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 25 military records available for the last name Glend. For the veterans among your Glend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glend lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Glend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Glend in 1974 was 88, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glend 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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