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Glidden Family History

Glidden Surname Meaning

English (Devon and Cornwall): apparently from a lost or as yet unidentified place probably in Cornwall.

There is a Gliddon in Hambledon (Hampshire) named from Old English gleoda ‘kite’ + dūn ‘hill’

but this does not appear to be the source of the surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Glidden family from?

You can see how Glidden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glidden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glidden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Glidden families living in Cornwall. This was about 29% of all the recorded Glidden's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Glidden families in 1891.
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What did your Glidden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Glidden. 100% of Glidden men worked as a Farm Labourer and 85% of Glidden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Glidden. For the veterans among your Glidden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glidden lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Glidden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Glidden in 1948 was 37, and 75 in 2004.

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