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Glafke Family History

Glafke 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: Blake, Lake, Glade, Glawe, Laske, Glave, Placke, Laake, Gacke, Gaffke

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Where is the Glafke family from?

You can see how Glafke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glafke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Glafke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Glafke families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Glafke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Glafke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glafke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Glafke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glafke 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Glafke. 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 Glafke. For the veterans among your Glafke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glafke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Glafke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Glafke in 1968 was 59, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glafke 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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