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Gluckstein Family History

Gluckstein Surname Meaning

from German glück ‘luck’ + stein ‘stone’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gluckstein family from?

You can see how Gluckstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gluckstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gluckstein families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Gluckstein families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Gluckstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gluckstein families in 1891.
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What did your Gluckstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gents Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gluckstein. 34% of Gluckstein men worked as a Gents Hairdresser and 79% of Gluckstein women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gluckstein were Incapacitated and Housewife.

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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

  • Gents Hairdresser
    34%
  • Cabinet Maker
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Filing iing Clerk
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gluckstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gluckstein 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gluckstein. 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 283 military records available for the last name Gluckstein. For the veterans among your Gluckstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gluckstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gluckstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gluckstein in 1963 was 73, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gluckstein 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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