Glackin Family History

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Glackin Name Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Glacáin, based on a diminutive of glac ‘grasp’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Larkin, Glavin, Lackie, Mackin, Haskin, Slavin, Galvin, Mcmackin

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Glackin Family Origin

Where is the Glackin family from?

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You can see how Glackin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glackin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Glackin families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Glackin families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Glackin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Glackin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glackin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Glackin Family Occupations

What did your Glackin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Glackin. 32% of Glackin men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Glackin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glackin were Salesman and Housewife

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housewife
    9%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Glackin Historical Records

What Glackin family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Glackin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glackin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 998 immigration records available for the last name Glackin. 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 Card

There are 802 military records available for the last name Glackin. For the veterans among your Glackin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Glackin Life Expectancy

What is the average Glackin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Glackin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Glackin in 1951 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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