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Glockler Family History

Glockler 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: Glockner, Gleckler, Blocker, Locker, Gockley, Lockley, Cleckler

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Where is the Glockler family from?

You can see how Glockler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glockler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Glockler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Glockler family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glockler's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Glockler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glockler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Glockler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glockler. 46% of Glockler men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Salesman
    37%
  • Farmer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Glockler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glockler 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Glockler. 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 529 military records available for the last name Glockler. For the veterans among your Glockler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glockler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Glockler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Glockler in 1964 was 60, and 75 in 2001.

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