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Glunn Family History

Glunn 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: Gunn, Glynn, Glunz, Glunt, Lunn, Glenn, Guan, Lund, Gaunt, Linn

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Where is the Glunn family from?

You can see how Glunn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glunn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Glunn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Glunn families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Glunn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Glunn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glunn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Glunn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Glove Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glunn. 50% of Glunn men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Glunn women worked as a Glove Maker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Glove Maker
    100%

What Glunn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Glunn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glunn 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Glunn. 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 40 military records available for the last name Glunn. For the veterans among your Glunn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glunn lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Glunn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Glunn in 1972 was 67, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glunn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glunn 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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