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Glenesh Family History

Glenesh 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: Ganesh, Genest, Benesh, Glines, Lees, Glendon, Glen, Gaines, Granese

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Where is the Glenesh family from?

You can see how Glenesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glenesh family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Glenesh families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Glenesh families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glenesh's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Glenesh families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glenesh 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 18 census records available for the last name Glenesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glenesh 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Glenesh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Glenesh. For the veterans among your Glenesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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