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Glavey Family History

Glavey Name Meaning

reduced from Mag Fhlaithimh see Claffey compare McCleave .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Glave, Lavey, Glaves, Grave, Lavery, Clavel, Laver, Graven, Gravely

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Where is the Glavey family from?

You can see how Glavey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glavey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Glavey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Glavey families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Glavey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Glavey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glavey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glavey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glavey. 47% of Glavey men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Glavey women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glavey were Farmer and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Blacksmith
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glavey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glavey 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Glavey. 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 242 military records available for the last name Glavey. For the veterans among your Glavey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glavey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Glavey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Glavey in 1958 was 53, and 59 in 2004.

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