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Glenzing Family History

Glenzing 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: Lensing, Klinzing, Lenning, Lenzini, Benzing, Fleming, Glendon

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Where is the Glenzing family from?

You can see how Glenzing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glenzing family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glenzing family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Glenzing's in USA. New York had the highest population of Glenzing families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glenzing 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 24 census records available for the last name Glenzing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glenzing 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Glenzing. 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 9 military records available for the last name Glenzing. For the veterans among your Glenzing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glenzing lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1975, in the United States, Glenzing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Glenzing in 1974 was 85, and 81 in 1975.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glenzing 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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