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Gletcher Family History

Gletcher 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: Letcher, Gleicher, Fletcher, Pletcher, Ketcher, Bleicher, Bleacher

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Where is the Gletcher family from?

You can see how Gletcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gletcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gletcher families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gletcher family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gletcher's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gletcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gletcher 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 Gletcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gletcher. 100% of Gletcher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Gletcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gletcher 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gletcher. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gletcher. For the veterans among your Gletcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gletcher lifespan?

Average Gletcher life expectancy in 1971 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gletcher 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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