Glen family name history and map

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Glen in 1911 Ireland

The 1911 Census recorded just 40 people named Glen in Ireland: 17 men and 23 women.

Counties with Glen in Ireland

Most Glens were found in Down (11), with smaller numbers in Dublin (9), Antrim (8), Galway (3) and Offaly (3).
Surname distribution map, 1911 census

Glen average age in 1911

The average Glen in 1911 was 32.0 years old, though with only 40 people recorded, averages like this should be taken loosely.

Glen literacy in 1911

Of the Glens whose literacy was recorded, 77.5% could both read and write, 10% could read but not write, and 12.5% could do neither.

Glen common first names

Among the Glens were men named William (3), Alexander (2), Robert (2), Albert and Archibald and women named Annie (3), Cissie Maria (2), Elizabeth (2), Sarah (2) and Anna Bella.

Glen occupations in 1911

The most common entry on a Glen's census form was "Scholar"; 20% (8) were children at school. Among the rest, the most common occupations were domestic servant (7.5%), farm labourer (7.5%), metal worker / engineer (7.5%) and retired / pensioner (5%).

What religion is Glen?

The largest religious group among Glens was Anglican, at 35%. The remainder were mostly Presbyterian (27.5%), Methodist (15%), Roman Catholic (15%) and Plymouth Brethren (5%).

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Glen statistics (1911)

Number: 40
Rank: 6,502
Average Age: 32

Glen in the USA (2020)

Number: 2,382
Rank: 12,441

Note: If there were less than 100 in the USA census it will show as zero. 

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