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Glincey Family History

Glincey 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: Glancey, Gainey, Linney, Guiney, Lancey, Glinsky, Sliney, Lince

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Where is the Glincey family from?

You can see how Glincey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glincey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glincey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Glincey family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Glincey's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Glincey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glincey 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 91 census records available for the last name Glincey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glincey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Glincey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Glincey. For the veterans among your Glincey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glincey lifespan?

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