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Glodfelty Family History

Glodfelty 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: Glotfelty, Gladfelter, Clodfelter, Lovely, Godel, Goodsell, Godfrey

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Where is the Glodfelty family from?

You can see how Glodfelty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glodfelty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Glodfelty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Glodfelty families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 65% of all the recorded Glodfelty's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Glodfelty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glodfelty 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 Glodfelty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glodfelty. 100% of Glodfelty men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Glodfelty women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Sewing Dept Teacher
    50%

What Glodfelty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Glodfelty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glodfelty 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Glodfelty. 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 26 military records available for the last name Glodfelty. For the veterans among your Glodfelty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glodfelty lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Glodfelty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Glodfelty in 1968 was 89, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glodfelty 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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