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Globe Family History

Globe Surname Meaning

See Glubb. The development of the surname form Globe apparently with a long vowel is probably due to influence from the word globe ‘globe sphere’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Globe family from?

You can see how Globe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Globe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Globe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Globe families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Globe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Globe families in 1891.
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What did your Globe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Estate Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Globe. 50% of Globe men worked as an Estate Clerk and 85% of Globe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Globe were Joiner and Working Housekeeper.

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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

  • Estate Clerk
    50%
  • Joiner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpd Dom Duties
    8%
  • Working Housekeeper
    8%

What Globe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Globe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Globe 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Globe. 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 Globe. For the veterans among your Globe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Globe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Globe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Globe in 1963 was 53, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Globe 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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