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Glyde Family History

Glyde Surname Meaning

see Gleed.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Glyde family from?

You can see how Glyde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glyde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glyde families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Glyde families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Glyde's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glyde families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glyde 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 Glyde ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Glyde. 43% of Glyde men worked as a Farmer and 80% of Glyde women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glyde were Plumber and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Incapacitated
    29%
  • Plumber
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Glyde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Glyde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glyde 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 728 immigration records available for the last name Glyde. 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 242 military records available for the last name Glyde. For the veterans among your Glyde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glyde lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Glyde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Glyde in 1968 was 86, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glyde

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glyde 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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