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Origins of the Glean surname

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About the Gleans

We have a total number of 312 records for people with the last name Glean.

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Where do most Gleans live?

In 1921, most Gleans lived in North West.


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Interesting facts about Gleans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 213 records for the Glean surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Gleans most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Gleans.

What are the most common Glean first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Gleans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Gleans in 1921
Drapers Assistant

3

Cotton Weaver

2

Dressmaker

2

Laundress

2

Agricultural Labourer Wife

1

Common Male occupations for Gleans in 1921
Blacksmith

2

Labourer Sugar Refinery

2

Ag Serv

1

Agricultural Labourer

1

Apothecary

1

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