This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Glebe family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Glebe Family History

Glebe 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: Gleba, Klebe, Grebe, Lee, Gee, Glen, Leben, Kleber, Giebel, Leber

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Glebe family from?

You can see how Glebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glebe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Glebe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Glebe family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Glebe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glebe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glebe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Glebe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glebe. 47% of Glebe men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Glebe women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glebe were Miner and School Teacher.

View Census Data for Glebe | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Miner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%

What Glebe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Glebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glebe census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Glebe

Passenger Lists

There are 302 immigration records available for the last name Glebe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Glebe immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 280 military records available for the last name Glebe. For the veterans among your Glebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Glebe military records

You've only scratched the surface of Glebe family history

Discover More

What is the average Glebe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Glebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Glebe in 1964 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glebe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glebe 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Glebe family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial