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Glidde Family History

Glidde 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: Glidden, Linde, Glade, Hidde, Gloede, Slinde, Gudde, Grinde, Gilde

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Where is the Glidde family from?

You can see how Glidde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glidde family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Glidde families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Glidde families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Glidde's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Glidde families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glidde 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 23 census records available for the last name Glidde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glidde 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Glidde. 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 5 military records available for the last name Glidde. For the veterans among your Glidde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glidde lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Glidde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Glidde in 1990 was 32, and 69 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glidde 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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