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Glender Family History

Glender 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: Blender, Glander, Lender, Olender, Glende, Lander, Gander, Leader

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Where is the Glender family from?

You can see how Glender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glender family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Glender families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Glender family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glender's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Glender families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glender 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 Glender ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glender. 100% of Glender men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Glender women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Glender family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Glender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glender 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Glender. 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 18 military records available for the last name Glender. For the veterans among your Glender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glender lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1991, in the United States, Glender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Glender in 1962 was 87, and 74 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glender

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glender 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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