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Gloekler Family History

Gloekler 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: Glockner, Gloeckner, Gleckler, Goeller, Geller, Blocker, Bloemer

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Where is the Gloekler family from?

You can see how Gloekler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloekler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gloekler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Gloekler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gloekler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gloekler families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Gloekler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloekler 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Gloekler. 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 169 military records available for the last name Gloekler. For the veterans among your Gloekler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloekler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gloekler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gloekler in 1965 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gloekler 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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