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Glint Family History

Glint 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: Flint, Lint, Clint, Glunt, Klint, Ling, Klink, Gant, Grant, Lin

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Where is the Glint family from?

You can see how Glint families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glint family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glint families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Glint family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glint's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Glint families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glint 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 199 census records available for the last name Glint. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glint 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Glint. 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 Glint. For the veterans among your Glint ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glint lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1984, in the United States, Glint life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Glint in 1963 was 73, and 80 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glint 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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