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Glicher Family History

Glicher 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: Gleicher, Lichter, Richer, Blacher, Keicher, Eicher, Reicher, Plocher

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Where is the Glicher family from?

You can see how Glicher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glicher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Glicher families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Glicher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Glicher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glicher 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 Glicher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glicher. 100% of Glicher 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Glicher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Glicher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glicher 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Glicher. 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 9 military records available for the last name Glicher. For the veterans among your Glicher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glicher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Glicher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Glicher in 1964 was 74, and 75 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glicher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glicher 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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