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Glendinen Family History

Glendinen 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: Clendenen, Glendon, Lehtinen, Leinen, Oxendine, Glennon, Bendixen

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Where is the Glendinen family from?

You can see how Glendinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glendinen family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1861. The most Glendinen families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Glendinen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glendinen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Glendinen families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Glendinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glendinen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Glendinen. 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 Glendinen. For the veterans among your Glendinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glendinen lifespan?

Average Glendinen life expectancy in 1963 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glendinen 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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