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Glibbery Family History

Glibbery Surname Meaning

From glibbery ‘slippery’ (corresponding to and perhaps borrowed from Dutch glibberig),

generally having the sense ‘shifty untrustworthy’.

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


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Where is the Glibbery family from?

You can see how Glibbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glibbery family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Glibbery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Glibbery families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Glibbery's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glibbery families in 1891.
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What did your Glibbery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver H G Vehicle and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Glibbery. 34% of Glibbery men worked as a Motor Driver H G Vehicle and 100% of Glibbery 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

  • Motor Driver H G Vehicle
    34%
  • Dock Labourer
    34%
  • Stevedore
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Glibbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glibbery 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Glibbery. 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 138 military records available for the last name Glibbery. For the veterans among your Glibbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glibbery lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Glibbery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Glibbery in 1972 was 54, and 42 in 2000.

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