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![Show Contents]() Glackin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Glackin surname is derived from the Middle High German word "glocke," or "glogge," meaning a "bell." The name may have been an occupational name for someone who rang bells; or it may have come from any of several places named from this word. Early Origins of the Glackin familyThe surname Glackin was first found in Bohemia, where the family was anciently associated with the political and religious conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. The family founded numerous branches, many of which acquired manors and estates in surrounding regions, where they contributed to the prosperity of their society. Early History of the Glackin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Glackin research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1710 is included under the topic Early Glackin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Glackin Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Glocknere, Clocknen, Glocknel, Glockle, Gloeckner, Gloggner, Gloeckler, Gloeckle, Gloeckle, Gloeggl, Glock, Glocke, Glocker, Glockler, Glockh, Glockl, Kloeckner, Kloekker, Klocker, Klockner and many more. Early Notables of the Glackin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Glackin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Glackin migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Glackin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Dennis Glackin, who landed in Maryland in 1811 1
| Glackin migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Glackin Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Cicely Glackin, aged 22, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Madawaska" in 1833
| Contemporary Notables of the name Glackin (post 1700) | + |
- John Edward Glackin (1935-2023), known as Edward Sean Linden, a Scottish poet, literary magazine editor and political activist
- Paddy Glackin (b. 1954), Irish fiddler
| Historic Events for the Glackin family | + |
- Mr. Thomas Nevin Glackin (1920-1941), Australian Stoker from Yaamba, Queensland, Australia, who sailed into battle aboard HMAS Sydney II and died in the sinking 2
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- HMAS Sydney II, Finding Sydney Foundation - Roll of Honour. (Retrieved 2014, April 24) . Retrieved from http://www.findingsydney.com/roll.asp
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