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Gilckman Family History

Gilckman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dickman, Hickman, Gillman, Rickman, Wickman, Gluckman, Pickman

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Where is the Gilckman family from?

You can see how Gilckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilckman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gilckman family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gilckman's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gilckman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilckman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gilckman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilckman. 100% of Gilckman men worked as an Attendant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    100%

What Gilckman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Gilckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilckman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Gilckman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Gilckman. For the veterans among your Gilckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilckman lifespan?

Average Gilckman life expectancy in 2003 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilckman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilckman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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