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Glann Family History

Glann Name 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: Gann, Glynn, Lann, Gnann, Klann, Glahn, Glanz, Blann, Glenn, Guan

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Where is the Glann family from?

You can see how Glann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Glann families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Glann's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Glann families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glann 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 Glann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glann. 24% of Glann men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Glann women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glann were Farming and Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Typist
    17%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Glann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glann 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Glann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 490 military records available for the last name Glann. For the veterans among your Glann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Glann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Glann in 1964 was 69, and 55 in 2004.

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