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Glenister Family History

Glenister Surname Meaning

unexplained.

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


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Where is the Glenister family from?

You can see how Glenister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glenister family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Glenister families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 156 Glenister families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Glenister's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glenister families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glenister 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 Glenister ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Glenister. 18% of Glenister men worked as a Gardener and 83% of Glenister women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glenister were General Labourer and Office Cleaner.

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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

  • Gardener
    18%
  • Railway Clerk
    12%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • General Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Office Cleaner
    2%

What Glenister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Glenister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glenister 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 581 immigration records available for the last name Glenister. 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 811 military records available for the last name Glenister. For the veterans among your Glenister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glenister lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Glenister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Glenister in 1969 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glenister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glenister 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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