Glister Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Glister Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Glister family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 18
Labourer 8
Coal Miner 4
Agricultural Labourer 2
Cap Maker 1
Cotton Piecer 1
Cotton Reeler 1
Musical Instrument Repairs 1
Tanner Labourer Wife 1
Tanners Labourer 1
Boot & Shoe Maker 1
Brick Factory (carrying Bricks) 1
Labourer At Colliery Miner 1
Baker Assistant 1
Private Fusiliers 1
Agricultural Carter 1
Annuitant 1
Baker 1
General Servant 1
House Keeper 1
Housemaid 1
Nurse Maid 1

Glister Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Glaister 88% 3,987
2 Gloster 86% 1,444
3 Glister 100% 603
4 Glaster 86% 176

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The surname Glister is the 3rd most popular variant of Glaister.

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