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Glider Family History

Glider 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: Guider, Slider, Grider, Oliver, Lier, Gander, Rider, Plier, Alder

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Where is the Glider family from?

You can see how Glider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glider family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Glider families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Glider families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Glider's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glider families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glider 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 Glider ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glider. 30% of Glider men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Glider women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glider were Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Button Cutter
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Glider family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glider 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Glider. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Glider. For the veterans among your Glider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glider lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Glider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Glider in 1947 was 38, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glider

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glider 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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