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Glettner Family History

Glettner 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: Kettner, Leitner, Buettner, Glatter, Plattner, Lattner, Kletter

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glettner 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 53 census records available for the last name Glettner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glettner 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 Glettner. 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 37 military records available for the last name Glettner. For the veterans among your Glettner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glettner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1981, in the United States, Glettner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Glettner in 1967 was 85, and 59 in 1981.

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