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Glenck Family History

Glenck 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: Fleck, Glock, Glen, Gluck, Klenk, Gleich, Lence, Gieck, Wenck, Leck

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Where is the Glenck family from?

You can see how Glenck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glenck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glenck families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Glenck families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Glenck's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Glenck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glenck 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 Glenck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glenck. 100% of Glenck men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Glenck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glenck 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Glenck. 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 50 military records available for the last name Glenck. For the veterans among your Glenck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glenck lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1974, in the United States, Glenck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Glenck in 1968 was 69, and 33 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glenck 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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