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Glyner Family History

Glyner 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: Garner, Gunner, Gaynor, Goyer, Geyer, Clyne, Planer, Glaser, Glynn

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Where is the Glyner family from?

You can see how Glyner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glyner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glyner family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Glyner's in USA. California had the highest population of Glyner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glyner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glyner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glyner. 100% of Glyner 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Glyner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glyner 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Glyner. 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 5 military records available for the last name Glyner. For the veterans among your Glyner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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