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Glens Family History

Glens 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: Glen, Gless, Goens, Gens, Glenn, Glenz, Lenz, Giles, Lees, Glass

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Where is the Glens family from?

You can see how Glens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glens family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Glens family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glens's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Glens families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1901
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What did your Glens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glens. 47% of Glens men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farm Operator
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

What Glens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Glens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glens 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Glens. 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 213 military records available for the last name Glens. For the veterans among your Glens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Glens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Glens in 1962 was 65, and 83 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glens 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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