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Glines Family History

Glines Name Meaning

Welsh: possibly an altered form of Glynn with English excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gaines, Baines, Goines, Hines, Goings, Lines, Brines, Dines, Clines

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Where is the Glines family from?

You can see how Glines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glines family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glines families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 40 Glines families living in New Hampshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Glines's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Glines families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glines surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glines ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glines. 20% of Glines men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Glines women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glines were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    10%
  • Secretary
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Glines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glines 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 697 immigration records available for the last name Glines. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Glines. For the veterans among your Glines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glines lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Glines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Glines in 1958 was 48, and 72 in 2004.

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