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Glidewell Family History

Glidewell Surname Meaning

English (Buckinghamshire): possibly a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place. Compare Gladwell.

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


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Where is the Glidewell family from?

You can see how Glidewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glidewell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Glidewell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Glidewell families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Glidewell's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Glidewell families in 1891.
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What did your Glidewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Glidewell. 100% of Glidewell men worked as a Builders Labourer and 85% of Glidewell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Childrens Nurse
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Glidewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glidewell 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Glidewell. 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 Glidewell. For the veterans among your Glidewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glidewell lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Glidewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Glidewell in 1948 was 46, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glidewell 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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