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Glemby Family History

Glemby 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: Oglesby, Gleba, Lemay, Hemby, Lembo, Glenny, Eleby, Glomb, Demby

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Where is the Glemby family from?

You can see how Glemby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glemby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Glemby families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Glemby's in USA. New York had the highest population of Glemby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glemby 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 Glemby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Executive was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glemby. 100% of Glemby men worked as an Executive.

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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

  • Executive
    100%

What Glemby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Glemby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glemby 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Glemby. 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 39 military records available for the last name Glemby. For the veterans among your Glemby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glemby lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Glemby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Glemby in 1955 was 45, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glemby 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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