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Glinke Family History

Glinke 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: Glinka, Linke, Klinke, Linde, Klinge, Klink, Linge, Line, Grine

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Where is the Glinke family from?

You can see how Glinke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glinke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Glinke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Glinke families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Glinke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Glinke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glinke 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 Glinke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glinke. 50% of Glinke men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Glinke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Glinke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glinke 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Glinke. 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 111 military records available for the last name Glinke. For the veterans among your Glinke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glinke lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Glinke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Glinke in 1957 was 29, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glinke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glinke 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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