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Glide Family History

Glide Surname Meaning

see Gleed.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Glide family from?

You can see how Glide families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glide family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Glide families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Glide families living in Somerset. This was about 26% of all the recorded Glide's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Glide families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glide 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 Glide ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Glide. 89% of Glide 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
    89%
  • School Teacher
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Glide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glide 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Glide. 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 279 military records available for the last name Glide. For the veterans among your Glide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glide lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Glide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Glide in 1964 was 76, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glide 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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