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Glennerster Family History

Glennerster Surname Meaning

see Glenister.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Glennerster family from?

You can see how Glennerster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glennerster family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Glennerster families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Glennerster's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Glennerster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glennerster 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 Glennerster 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 Glennerster. 100% of Glennerster men worked as a Gardener and 77% of Glennerster 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

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    24%

What Glennerster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Glennerster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glennerster 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Glennerster. 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 34 military records available for the last name Glennerster. For the veterans among your Glennerster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glennerster lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Glennerster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Glennerster in 1969 was 63, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glennerster 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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