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Glette Family History

Glette 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: Klette, Goette, Slette, Leite, Flett, Glatter, Jette, Platte, Lett

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Where is the Glette family from?

You can see how Glette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glette family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Glette families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Glette's in USA. New York had the highest population of Glette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glette 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 32 census records available for the last name Glette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glette 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Glette. 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 53 military records available for the last name Glette. For the veterans among your Glette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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