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Glatfelder Family History

Glatfelder Surname 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: Glatfelter, Gladfelter, Clotfelter, Lavender, Gelder, Langelier

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Where is the Glatfelder family from?

You can see how Glatfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glatfelder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Glatfelder families living in Oklahoma. This was about 38% of all the recorded Glatfelder's in USA. Oklahoma and 1 other state had the highest population of Glatfelder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glatfelder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Glatfelder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pumper and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glatfelder. 100% of Glatfelder men worked as a Pumper and 100% of Glatfelder women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Pumper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Glatfelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Glatfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glatfelder 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Glatfelder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Glatfelder. For the veterans among your Glatfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glatfelder lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Glatfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Glatfelder in 1973 was 64, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glatfelder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glatfelder ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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