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Glickley Family History

Glickley 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: Bickley, Gockley, Lockley, Brickley, Lickey, Stickley, Blickle

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Where is the Glickley family from?

You can see how Glickley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glickley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glickley family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Glickley's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Glickley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glickley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Glickley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glickley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Glickley. 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 7 military records available for the last name Glickley. For the veterans among your Glickley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glickley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Glickley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Glickley in 1967 was 90, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glickley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glickley 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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