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Glocker Family History

Glocker 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: Blocker, Glockner, Locker, Crocker, Gockel, Glock, Rocker, Cocker

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Where is the Glocker family from?

You can see how Glocker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glocker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Glocker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Glocker families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Glocker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Glocker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glocker 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 Glocker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glocker. 37% of Glocker men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Glocker women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glocker were Proprietor and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Glocker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Glocker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glocker 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Glocker. 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 478 military records available for the last name Glocker. For the veterans among your Glocker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glocker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Glocker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Glocker in 1962 was 79, and 39 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glocker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glocker 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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