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Gleckl Family History

Gleckl 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: Fleck, Glock, Gluck, Galecki, Gieck, Leck, Bleck, Geck, Klecka

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Where is the Gleckl family from?

You can see how Gleckl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gleckl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gleckl family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gleckl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gleckl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gleckl 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 12 census records available for the last name Gleckl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gleckl 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gleckl. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gleckl. For the veterans among your Gleckl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gleckl lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Gleckl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gleckl in 1970 was 76, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gleckl 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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