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Glenney Family History

Glenney Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Glennie.

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


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Where is the Glenney family from?

You can see how Glenney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glenney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glenney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Glenney families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Glenney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Glenney families in 1911.
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What did your Glenney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Glenney. 100% of Glenney 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Glenney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glenney 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Glenney. 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 382 military records available for the last name Glenney. For the veterans among your Glenney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glenney lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Glenney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Glenney in 1950 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glenney 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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