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Glencross Family History

Glencross Surname Meaning

from Glencorsh near Moniaive (Dumfriess) earlier recorded as Glencros

Glencrash and Glencorse or possibly from Glencorse (Midlothian)

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Glencross family from?

You can see how Glencross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glencross family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glencross families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Glencross families living in Cumberland. This was about 22% of all the recorded Glencross's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Glencross families in 1891.
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What did your Glencross ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Glencross. 100% of Glencross men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Glencross 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    14%
  • Shorthand Typist
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Glencross. 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 556 military records available for the last name Glencross. For the veterans among your Glencross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glencross lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Glencross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Glencross in 1964 was 83, and 82 in 2004.

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