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Glatfelter Family History

Glatfelter Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Glattfelder (see Gladfelter).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Glatfelter family from?

You can see how Glatfelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glatfelter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Glatfelter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Glatfelter families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Glatfelter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Glatfelter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glatfelter 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 Glatfelter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glatfelter. 32% of Glatfelter men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Glatfelter women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glatfelter were Farm Operator and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Helper
    9%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Farm Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Nurse
    15%

What Glatfelter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Glatfelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glatfelter 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Glatfelter. 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 799 military records available for the last name Glatfelter. For the veterans among your Glatfelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glatfelter lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Glatfelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Glatfelter in 1953 was 58, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glatfelter 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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