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Glem Family History

Glem 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: Glen, Gleim, Lem, Glew, Klem, Clem, Gale, Lee, Giles, Leo

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Where is the Glem family from?

You can see how Glem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glem family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glem families were found in USA in 1880. There were 8 Glem families living in Lanarkshire, which was the highest population of Glem families in 1851 in Scotland.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
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What did your Glem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glem. 48% of Glem men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Glem women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glem were Salesman and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Glem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Glem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glem 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Glem. 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 143 military records available for the last name Glem. For the veterans among your Glem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glem lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Glem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Glem in 1966 was 64, and 43 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glem 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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