Origins of the Glidden surname
About the Gliddens
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Interesting facts about Glidden
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Glidden surname. The oldest one dates back to 1875.
What are the most common Glidden first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Gliddens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gliddens in 1921
General Servant Domestic
5
House Servant
5
Domestic Servant
4
Dressmaker
2
General Serv (Domestic)
2
Common male occupations for Gliddens in 1921
Coal Miner
12
Farm Hands
10
Chief Steward
8
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
8
Undefined Code
8
