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Glickman Family History

Glickman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): elaborated form of Glick.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Glickman family from?

You can see how Glickman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glickman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Glickman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Glickman families living in London. This was about 87% of all the recorded Glickman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glickman families in 1891.
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What did your Glickman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Commercial Traveller and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Glickman. 34% of Glickman men worked as a Commercial Traveller and 69% of Glickman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glickman were Dental Surgeon and Domestic (unpaid).

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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

  • Commercial Traveller
    34%
  • Ironmonger Metal Worker
    34%
  • Dental Surgeon
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Milliner
    7%
  • Domestic (unpaid)
    7%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Glickman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glickman 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Glickman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Glickman. For the veterans among your Glickman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glickman lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Glickman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Glickman in 1940 was 34, and 82 in 2004.

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