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Early Origins of the Glavin family

The 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 family

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Glavin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Glaviman, Glavimans, Glafiman and others.

Early Notables of the Glavin family

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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

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  1. 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)
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 26) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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