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Glickson Family History

Glickson 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: Erickson, Rickson, Gullickson, Hickson, Nickson, Wickson, Dickson

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Where is the Glickson family from?

You can see how Glickson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glickson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Glickson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Glickson families living in Somerset. This was about 78% of all the recorded Glickson's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Glickson families in 1891.
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What did your Glickson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glickson. 78% of Glickson men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Glickson women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    78%
  • Owner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Glickson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 634 census records available for the last name Glickson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glickson 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Glickson. 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 103 military records available for the last name Glickson. For the veterans among your Glickson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glickson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Glickson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Glickson in 1956 was 41, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glickson 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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