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Glenny Family History

Glenny Surname Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Glennie.

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


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Where is the Glenny family from?

You can see how Glenny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glenny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glenny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 41 Glenny families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Glenny's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Glenny families in 1891.
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What did your Glenny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer (master) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Glenny. 100% of Glenny men worked as a Plasterer (master) and 70% of Glenny 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plasterer (master)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • None
    4%

What Glenny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Glenny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glenny 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Glenny. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Glenny. For the veterans among your Glenny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glenny lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Glenny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Glenny in 1962 was 78, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glenny 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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