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Early Origins of the Glen family

The surname Glen was first found in Westphalia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families in the western region. From the 13th century onwards the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Glen family

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Glen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Glan, Glane, Gland, Glanner, Glannes, Glans, Glanz, Glen, Glane and many more.

Early Notables of the Glen family

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Glen Ranking

In the United States, the name Glen is the 9,238^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Glen migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Glen Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Sander Glen purchased land in New York in 1639
Sander Leedertsz Glen, who landed in New York, NY in 1639 2
Sander Leenaerls Glen, who arrived in New Netherland(s) in 1639 2
Sander Leenaerts Glen, who landed in New Netherland(s) in 1639 2
Sander Leendertse Glen, who arrived in New York in 1639 2
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Glen Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

William Glen, who arrived in Maryland in 1707-1708 2
Archibald Glen, who arrived in Georgia in 1738 2
Jane Glen, who arrived in South Carolina in 1743 2
Alexander Glen, aged 36, who arrived in New York in 1774 2
John Glen, who landed in America in 1795 2

Glen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Margaret Glen, who arrived in America in 1805 2
Jean Glen, who landed in America in 1805 2
Jeany Glen, who arrived in America in 1805 2
Jennet Glen, who landed in America in 1805 2
William Glen, who arrived in America in 1805 2
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Glen migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Glen Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Joseph Glen, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1775

Glen Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

James Glen, aged 25, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the brig "Breeze" from Dublin, Ireland
Taddy Glen, aged 22, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the brig "Breeze" from Dublin, Ireland
Rose Glen, aged 18, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the brig "Breeze" from Dublin, Ireland
Matthew Glen, aged 22, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Protector" in 1834

Glen migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Glen Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Robert Glen, Scottish convict who was convicted in Glasgow, Scotland for 7 years, transported aboard the "David Lyon" on 29th April 1830, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 3
Miss Catherine Glen, Scottish convict who was convicted in Perth, Scotland for 7 years, transported aboard the "Buffalo" on 4th May 1833, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 4
John Glen, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Katherine Stewart Forbes" in 1839 5
Mr. Archibald Glen, Scottish convict who was convicted in Glasgow, Scotland for 7 years, transported aboard the ""Blenheim"" on 24th July 1850, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) and Norfolk Island, Australia 6
Hannah Glen, aged 24, a needlewoman, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Telegraph"
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Glen migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Glen Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. T. Glen, British settler travelling from Gravesend, UK aboard the ship "Blundell" arriving in Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 21st September 1848 7
Mrs. Glen, British settler travelling from Gravesend, UK with 5 children aboard the ship "Blundell" arriving in Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 21st September 1848 7
Mr. George Glen (Gien), British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Katherine Stewart Forbes" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 9th March 1852 7
Mr. Joseph A. Glen, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Gertrude" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 9th February 1863 7
Joseph A. Glen, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Gertrude" in 1863 8
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Contemporary Notables of the name Glen (post 1700) +

John Glen (1809-1895), American politician, Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia (1855-1856)
Marla Glen (b. 1960), American jazz singer
John Glen, American politician, Village President of Round Lake Beach, Illinois, 1960-69 9
John Glen (1809-1895), American politician, Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, 1855-56 9
John Glen, American politician, Mayor of Savannah, Georgia, 1797-98 9
Henry Glen (1739-1814), American politician, Representative from New York 8th District, 1793-1801 9
Harry M. Glen, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Seneca County, 1894-95, 1897 9
George R. Glen, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Utah, 1936 9
William Glen (1789-1826), Scottish poet, born in Queen Street, Glasgow, 14 Nov. 1789; he belonged to an old Renfrewshire family, and his father was a Russian merchant
Sir Alexander "Sandy" Richard Glen KBE, DSC (1912-2004), Scottish explorer of the Arctic
... (Another 9 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 3rd June 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/david-lyon
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 3rd November 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/buffalo
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) KATHERINE STEWART FORBES 1837 arrived Holdfast Bay, near Adelaide, on October 17, 1837. . Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1837KatherineStewartForbes.htm
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 25th October 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/blenheim
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 12th December 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 26) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html