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Glaetzer Family History

Glaetzer 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: Glatzer, Glazer, Glatter, Glotzer, Graeter, Gratzer, Glaeser, Platzer

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Glaetzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glaetzer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Glaetzer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Glaetzer. For the veterans among your Glaetzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glaetzer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Glaetzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Glaetzer in 1972 was 66, and 39 in 1986.

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