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Glenn Family History

Glenn Surname Meaning

Irish (Derry and Galway): from Mag Fhloinn see McGlynn. English: variant of Glen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Glenn family from?

You can see how Glenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glenn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glenn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 133 Glenn families living in Warwickshire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Glenn's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Glenn families in 1891.
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What did your Glenn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Glenn. 13% of Glenn men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Glenn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glenn were Retired and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Postman
    7%
  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    4%
  • Retired
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 267,000 census records available for the last name Glenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glenn 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Glenn. 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 62,000 military records available for the last name Glenn. For the veterans among your Glenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glenn lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Glenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Glenn in 1941 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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