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Glendenen Family History

Glendenen 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: Clendenen, Glendening, Clendenin, Clendennen, Clendenon, Glendon

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Where is the Glendenen family from?

You can see how Glendenen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glendenen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Glendenen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Glendenen families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Glendenen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glendenen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glendenen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Glendenen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glendenen. 100% of Glendenen 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
    100%

What Glendenen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Glendenen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glendenen 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Glendenen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Glendenen. For the veterans among your Glendenen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glendenen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1972, in the United States, Glendenen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Glendenen in 1969 was 80, and 79 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glendenen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glendenen 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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