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Glatzell Family History

Glatzell Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Glaspell, Swatzell, Gladwell, Glatzer, Gatrell, Dalzell, Glatz

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Where is the Glatzell family from?

You can see how Glatzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glatzell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glatzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Glatzell families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Glatzell's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Glatzell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glatzell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glatzell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Glatzell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Glatzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glatzell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Glatzell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Glatzell. For the veterans among your Glatzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glatzell lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1989, in the United States, Glatzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Glatzell in 1982 was 70, and 88 in 1989.

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