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Glee Family History

Glee Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gley: from a vernacular short form of the medieval personal name Eligius

(see Eligio) a Christian saint's name.

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


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Where is the Glee family from?

You can see how Glee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Glee families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Glee's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glee families in 1891.
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What did your Glee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glee. 75% of Glee women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Glee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glee 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Glee. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 573 military records available for the last name Glee. For the veterans among your Glee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Glee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Glee in 1963 was 69, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glee 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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