| ![Show Contents]() Glavin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Glavin familyThe surname Glavin was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in North Brabant, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Eindhoven, Helmund and Tilburg. Historically one province, it is now North and South, the north being a part of Holland. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Glavin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Glavin research. Another 82 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Glavin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Glavin Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Glaviman, Glavimans, Glafiman and others. Early Notables of the Glavin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Glavin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Glavin migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Glavin Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Joan Glavin, aged 18, who landed in America in 1635 1
- Bartholomew Glavin, who settled in Maryland sometime between 1661 and 1678
- John Glavin, who settled in Maryland in 1682
Glavin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Edward Glavin, age 7, who settled in Boston in 1850
- Abby Glavin, who settled in Chicago in 1865
- Eugene Glavin, who arrived in St Clair County, Illinois in 1871 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Glavin (post 1700) | + |
- Paul Glavin, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Washington, 1996 2
- Michael Glavin, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1996 2
- James H. Glavin Jr., American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for New York State Senate 32nd District, 1924; Candidate for Justice of New York Supreme Court 4th District, 1943 2
- Gerard P. Glavin (1956-2023), Irish Gaelic footballer and hurler who played with Midleton, Ballincollig and was a member of the Cork senior football team
- Anthony Glavin (1945-2006), Irish poet and Professor of Music at the Royal Irish Academy
- Terry Glavin (b. 1955), Canadian author and journalist, of Irish parentage
| Historic Events for the Glavin family | + |
Victoria steamboat disaster - Mary Ann Glavin, Canadian passenger who was killed in the Victoria steamboat disaster when the boat capsized in 1881
- May Glavin, Canadian passenger who was killed in the Victoria steamboat disaster when the boat capsized in 1881
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 26) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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Glavin migration to the United States 
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