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Glenby Family History

Glenby 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: Glenny, Glen, Gunby, Denby, Oglesby, Gleba, Owenby, Granby, Eleby

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Where is the Glenby family from?

You can see how Glenby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glenby family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Glenby families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Glenby's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Glenby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glenby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Glenby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glenby 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Glenby. 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 2 military records available for the last name Glenby. For the veterans among your Glenby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glenby lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1998, in the United States, Glenby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Glenby in 1994 was 86, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glenby 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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