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Gloetzner Family History

Gloetzner 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: Glotzer, Gloeckner, Metzner, Gloster, Glockner, Goellner, Goenner

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Where is the Gloetzner family from?

You can see how Gloetzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gloetzner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gloetzner families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gloetzner's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gloetzner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gloetzner 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 Gloetzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gloetzner. 100% of Gloetzner women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Gloetzner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Gloetzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gloetzner 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Gloetzner. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gloetzner. For the veterans among your Gloetzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gloetzner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gloetzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gloetzner in 1963 was 83, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gloetzner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gloetzner 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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