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Glicksberg Family History

Glicksberg 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: Glickstein, Glassberg, Ginsberg, Lickteig, Risberg, Glockner, Gilberg

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Where is the Glicksberg family from?

You can see how Glicksberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glicksberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Glicksberg families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Glicksberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Glicksberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glicksberg 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 Glicksberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attorney and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glicksberg. 34% of Glicksberg men worked as an Attorney and 34% of Glicksberg women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glicksberg were Teacher and Teacher.

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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

  • Attorney
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Pocketbook
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Glicksberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Glicksberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glicksberg 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Glicksberg. 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 58 military records available for the last name Glicksberg. For the veterans among your Glicksberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glicksberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Glicksberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Glicksberg in 1963 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glicksberg 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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