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Glene Family History

Glene 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, Gene, Glenn, Glenz, Glende, Lenz, Lee, Lane, Gee, Geng

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Where is the Glene family from?

You can see how Glene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glene family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glene families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 4 Glene families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glene's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Glene families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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What did your Glene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glene. 50% of Glene men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Glene women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glene were Proprietor and 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Glene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 875 census records available for the last name Glene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glene 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Glene. 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 88 military records available for the last name Glene. For the veterans among your Glene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glene lifespan?

Average Glene life expectancy in 1988 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glene 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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