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Origins of the Glencross surname

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About the Glencrosses

We have a total number of 2672 records for people with the last name Glencross.

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Where do most Glencrosses live?

In 1921, most Glencrosses lived in North West.


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Interesting facts about Glencrosses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,220 records for the Glencross surname. The oldest one dates back to 1847.

Who were Glencrosses most likely to marry?

Crosswhites

&

Murphys

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What are the most common Glencross first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Glencrosses

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

Common Female occupations for Glencrosses in 1921
Housekeeper

11

Dressmaker

10

General Servant (Domestic)

7

Private Means

7

At Home

6

Common Male occupations for Glencrosses in 1921
Stone Dyker

17

Draper

11

Coal Miner

10

Clerk

9

General Labourer

8

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