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Glidwell Family History

Glidwell Name 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: Gladwell, Glidewell, Kidwell, Bridwell, Sidwell, Ledwell, Twidwell

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Where is the Glidwell family from?

You can see how Glidwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glidwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Glidwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Glidwell families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glidwell's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Glidwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glidwell 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 Glidwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glidwell. 43% of Glidwell men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Glidwell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glidwell were Labor and Seamstress. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Beauty Operator
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%
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What Glidwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Glidwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glidwell 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Glidwell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 243 military records available for the last name Glidwell. For the veterans among your Glidwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glidwell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Glidwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Glidwell in 1964 was 81, and 74 in 2004.

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