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Glinter Family History

Glinter 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: Grinter, Ginter, Winter, Minter, Ganter, Painter, Slinger, Pointer

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Where is the Glinter family from?

You can see how Glinter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glinter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Glinter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Glinter families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Glinter's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Glinter families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Glinter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glinter 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Glinter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Glinter. For the veterans among your Glinter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glinter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Glinter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Glinter in 1965 was 86, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glinter 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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