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Glickstein Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of modern German Glück ‘luck’ (Yiddish glik) + Stein ‘stone’.

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


Similar surnames: Dickstein, Eckstein, Gerstein, Feinstein, Einstein, Blumstein

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Where is the Glickstein family from?

You can see how Glickstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glickstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Glickstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Glickstein families living in London. This was about 91% of all the recorded Glickstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glickstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glickstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glickstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glickstein. 25% of Glickstein men worked as a Salesman and 56% of Glickstein women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glickstein were Lawyer and Ironer. .

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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
    25%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Lawyer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    56%
  • Stationer
    23%
  • Ironer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glickstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glickstein 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 622 immigration records available for the last name Glickstein. 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 346 military records available for the last name Glickstein. For the veterans among your Glickstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glickstein lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Glickstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Glickstein in 1956 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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