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Origins of the Glenton surname

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About the Glentons

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Where do most Glentons live?

In 1921, most Glentons lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Glentons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,560 records for the Glenton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1640.

Who were Glentons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Glenton first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Glentons

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

Common Female occupations for Glentons in 1921
General Servant Domestic

9

Charwoman

8

Laundress

7

Domestic Servant

6

Dressmaker

6

Common Male occupations for Glentons in 1921
Bricklayer

31

Fisherman

30

Coal Miner

21

Blacksmith

14

General Labourer

11

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