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Glenna Family History

Glenna Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Glenny.

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


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Where is the Glenna family from?

You can see how Glenna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glenna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Glenna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Glenna families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Glenna's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Glenna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glenna 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 Glenna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glenna. 53% of Glenna men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Glenna women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glenna were Teacher and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Glenna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 948 census records available for the last name Glenna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glenna 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Glenna. 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 52 military records available for the last name Glenna. For the veterans among your Glenna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glenna lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Glenna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Glenna in 1966 was 64, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glenna 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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