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Glindinning Family History

Glindinning 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: Glendinning, Glendenning, Glendening, Clendenning, Dinning

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Where is the Glindinning family from?

You can see how Glindinning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glindinning family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Glindinning families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Glindinning families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Glindinning's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Glindinning families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glindinning 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 92 census records available for the last name Glindinning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glindinning 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 Glindinning. 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 10 military records available for the last name Glindinning. For the veterans among your Glindinning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glindinning lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Glindinning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Glindinning in 1967 was 89, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glindinning 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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