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Glecker Family History

Glecker 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: Flecker, Blecker, Lecker, Klecker, Gleckler, Ecker, Decker, Blocker

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Where is the Glecker family from?

You can see how Glecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Glecker families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Glecker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Glecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Glecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glecker 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Glecker. 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 6 military records available for the last name Glecker. For the veterans among your Glecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glecker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Glecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Glecker in 1966 was 84, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glecker 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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