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Glenesk Family History

Glenesk 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: Genest, Glines, Cleek, Lees, Glendon, Glen, Ganesh, Gaines, Granese

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Where is the Glenesk family from?

You can see how Glenesk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glenesk family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Glenesk families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Glenesk families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glenesk's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Glenesk families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glenesk 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 Glenesk ancestors do for a living?

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

What Glenesk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Glenesk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glenesk 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Glenesk. 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 13 military records available for the last name Glenesk. For the veterans among your Glenesk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glenesk lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1975, in the United States, Glenesk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Glenesk in 1973 was 79, and 85 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glenesk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glenesk 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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