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Glenmore Family History

Glenmore 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: Glendon, Wetmore, Gilmore, Dunmore, Cranmore, Legore, Wedmore

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Where is the Glenmore family from?

You can see how Glenmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glenmore family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Glenmore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Glenmore families living in Connecticut. This was about 32% of all the recorded Glenmore's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Glenmore families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glenmore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glenmore ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Glenmore ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 653 census records available for the last name Glenmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glenmore 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Glenmore. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Glenmore. For the veterans among your Glenmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glenmore lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Glenmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Glenmore in 1969 was 59, and 60 in 2002.

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