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Glenfield Family History

Glenfield Surname Meaning

see Glanfield.

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


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Where is the Glenfield family from?

You can see how Glenfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glenfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Glenfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Glenfield families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Glenfield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glenfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glenfield 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 Glenfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Glenfield. 100% of Glenfield men worked as a Railway Clerk and 100% of Glenfield 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

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Glenfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glenfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glenfield 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Glenfield. 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 142 military records available for the last name Glenfield. For the veterans among your Glenfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glenfield lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Glenfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Glenfield in 1977 was 82, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glenfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glenfield 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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