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Glebe Family History

Glebe Name 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: Gleba, Klebe, Grebe, Lee, Gee, Glen, Leben, Kleber, Giebel, Leber

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Where is the Glebe family from?

You can see how Glebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glebe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Glebe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 33 Glebe families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Glebe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Glebe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glebe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glebe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Glebe. 72% of Glebe men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Farmers Son
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Glebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glebe 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Glebe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 280 military records available for the last name Glebe. For the veterans among your Glebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glebe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Glebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Glebe in 1964 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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