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Gleckman Family History

Gleckman 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: Gluckman, Glickman, Speckman, Luckman, Beckman, Steckman, Dreckman

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Where is the Gleckman family from?

You can see how Gleckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleckman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gleckman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Gleckman families living in Quebec. This was about 77% of all the recorded Gleckman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gleckman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleckman 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 Gleckman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gleckman. 35% of Gleckman men worked as a Salesman and 27% of Gleckman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gleckman were Traveling Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    35%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Traveling Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    27%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%

What Gleckman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gleckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleckman 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Gleckman. 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 89 military records available for the last name Gleckman. For the veterans among your Gleckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleckman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gleckman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gleckman in 1963 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleckman 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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