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Glazner Family History

Glazner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Glasner. This surname is concentrated in TX and AL. See also Glazener.

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


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Where is the Glazner family from?

You can see how Glazner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glazner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Glazner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Glazner families living in Devon. This was about 75% of all the recorded Glazner's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Glazner families in 1891.
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What did your Glazner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Glazner. 30% of Glazner men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Glazner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Glazner were Laborer and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farm Opr
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Glazner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glazner 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Glazner. 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 389 military records available for the last name Glazner. For the veterans among your Glazner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glazner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Glazner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Glazner in 1955 was 45, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glazner 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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