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Gluckman Family History

Gluckman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): elaborated form of Glück (see Gluck).

Americanized form of German Glückmann: nickname for a fortunate or lucky man (see Gluck).

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


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Where is the Gluckman family from?

You can see how Gluckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gluckman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gluckman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Gluckman families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Gluckman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gluckman families in 1880.
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What did your Gluckman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gluckman. 21% of Gluckman men worked as a Salesman and 40% of Gluckman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gluckman were Lawyer and Stenographer.

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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
    21%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Dentist
    9%
  • Lawyer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gluckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gluckman 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 Gluckman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 505 military records available for the last name Gluckman. For the veterans among your Gluckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gluckman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gluckman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gluckman in 1955 was 42, and 89 in 2004.

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