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Glder Family History

Glder 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: Alder, Gelder, Golder, Elder, Older, Gilder, Geller, Alger, Lier

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Where is the Glder family from?

You can see how Glder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glder family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Glder family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Glder's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Glder families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glder 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 Glder ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Blacksmith was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Glder. 100% of Glder men worked as a Blacksmith.

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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 1921

  • Blacksmith
    100%

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Glder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glder 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Glder. 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 3 military records available for the last name Glder. For the veterans among your Glder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glder lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glder 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glder

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