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Glesne Family History

Glesne 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, Greene, Gleave, Lysne, Gless, Leske, Lesner, Giese, Leone

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Where is the Glesne family from?

You can see how Glesne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glesne family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Glesne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Glesne family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glesne's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Glesne families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glesne 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 Glesne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Attendant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glesne. 100% of Glesne men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Glesne women worked as an Attendant.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    100%

What Glesne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Glesne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glesne 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Glesne. 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 43 military records available for the last name Glesne. For the veterans among your Glesne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glesne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Glesne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Glesne in 1963 was 91, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glesne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glesne 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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