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Glieden Family History

Glieden 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: Glidden, Linden, Gloede, Gloden, Giesen, Frieden, Liden, Lieder

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Where is the Glieden family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glieden 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 Glieden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glieden. 100% of Glieden men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Glieden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Glieden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glieden 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Glieden. 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 12 military records available for the last name Glieden. For the veterans among your Glieden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glieden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Glieden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Glieden in 1963 was 42, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glieden 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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