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Glastetter Name Meaning

South German: variant of Glasstetter probably a habitational name for someone from an unidentified place where glass was made.

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


Similar surnames: Kerstetter, Gladfelter, Rastetter, Lastinger, Karstetter, Hofstetter

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Where is the Glastetter family from?

You can see how Glastetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glastetter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glastetter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Glastetter families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Glastetter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Glastetter families in 1880.
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What did your Glastetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glastetter. 67% of Glastetter men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%
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Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Glastetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glastetter 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Glastetter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 112 military records available for the last name Glastetter. For the veterans among your Glastetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glastetter lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Glastetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Glastetter in 1959 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

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