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Glanister Family History

Glanister 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: Ganster, Banister, Plaster, Ganter, Lanier, Lister, Lancaster, Glaser

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Where is the Glanister family from?

You can see how Glanister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glanister family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Glanister families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Glanister families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Glanister's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glanister families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glanister 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 Glanister ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glanister. 82% of Glanister 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
    82%
  • Fly Frame Tenter Cotton
    19%

What Glanister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Glanister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glanister 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Glanister. 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 69 military records available for the last name Glanister. For the veterans among your Glanister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glanister lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Glanister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Glanister in 1968 was 81, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glanister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glanister 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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